Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The main item before the committee is a motion regarding the case of Sergei Magnitsky. Members will recall that at last week's meeting the committee heard a presentation by Mr. William Browder who is raising awareness of the case of Mr. Magnitsky, a Russian lawyer who worked for Mr. Browder and who died in police custody in Russia in 2009. Although he is now dead, Mr. Magnitsky is now being prosecuted in Russia on tax evasion charges. Mr. Browder has been seeking support from governments and parliaments on sanctions relating to travel and assets involving individuals implicated in the death of Mr. Magnitsky.

A motion relating to the case has been tabled by Senators Walsh, Daly, Norris and Mullins and Deputies O'Sullivan, Byrne and Smith. The motion has been circulated to all members of the committee. I understand that Senator Walsh may wish to speak on this motion today.