Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am aware that the trial is due to take place and that it should finally go ahead on 4 October. As Deputy Crowe is aware, the difficulty has been that there have been constant delays and adjournments of the court proceedings. The Government's objective in the case of Ibrahim Halawa is to see him released by the Egyptian authorities so that he can return to his family and his studies in Ireland. We are very conscious of the fact that he is a young man who has spent a lot of time in the Egyptian legal system. Our ambassador in Egypt and our consular staff provide constant consular support for his welfare.

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