Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)

As I have tabled Question No. 9 on Iran's nuclear programme, I will discuss that issue further when the question is being addressed.

My original question concerned the communications made with the ambassador. There have been press reports that the ambassador, who came here in June, was arrested in Teheran during his summer holidays and is now being held on charges in Evin prison. Has official notification been received from the Iranian Embassy regarding the status of the ambassador?

I condemn the outrageous comments made by the President of Iran with regard to Israel. His statement is merely a further example of the incitements of that region. What does the European Union plan in response to the statement?

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