Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I again refer to the fact that he disappeared within the system. Has a formal complaint been made? The European External Action Service monitors trials in Egypt, yet it is not monitoring the trial of a European citizen. Has it been formally asked to attend a trial? That is something that could be done. We know that there have been communications from the UN calling for bail or unconditional release to be granted to Ibrahim in order to halt the alleged violations that are occurring. Does the Minister endorse such communication? Has he followed up on them with the Egyptian authorities? Ibrahim's next court hearing is on 29 June. We know it will be another mass trial and that Ibrahim has no chance of receiving a fair trial. Does the Minister believe it is likely that we will see a verdict announced for the defendant and sentences handed down on 29 June?

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