Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This motion concerns a Russian lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, who died in police custody in Russia in 2009. After his death, he was prosecuted for tax evasion charges. Senator Walsh moved this motion at our last meeting and following a discussion, we agreed to invite the Russian ambassador to discuss the case with the committee and request an updated briefing note from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Russian ambassador has provided a statement on the Russian position but he has not responded to the invitation to meet the committee. The update note from the Department has been circulated to members. Nos. 925 and 926 on the correspondence list are updates from Mr. Mark Sabah, who works with Mr. William Browder, and are also relevant. An amendment has been submitted by Deputy Durkan on the Magnitsky case. I propose that Senator Walsh speak on his motion, followed by Deputy Durkan.