Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister stated that this case has been raised at numerous levels, but what has been the response from representatives of the Philippines Government? Also, the Minister made a number of references to the consular support. I understand Mr. Ó Cochláin's wife, Jho, is currently running out of money to support him. Has the embassy done anything to support him in terms of his maintenance, payment for court appearances and so on?

It has been well articulated by Deputy Barry and myself that there has been a change in circumstances in the Philippines with regard to its attitude towards drugs offences. Is the Minister confident that it is possible for Mr. Ó Cochláin to get a fair trial on a charge such as this one?

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