Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If the family makes a request to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for consular services, he will do all he can to provide assistance via the embassy in Abu Dhabi. Having dealt with a number of similar issues, including on behalf of a constituent, I know that the United Arab Emirates is rigid in the manner in which it enforces the law and it does require that people pay their debts. If there is a humanitarian aspect to this case, I am sure we could provide consular assistance via the embassy in Abu Dhabi if the family request it.

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