Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that the circumstances of this case are very difficult and traumatic for the Tighe family. The Deputy has raised this matter with me previously and has been in touch with my officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular support to the family. The Embassy of Ireland in Lisbon is engaged with the Portuguese authorities on the case and has raised the family's concerns. The embassy is in ongoing contact with the Garda liaison officer based in Portugal on the case. The family has an appointed family liaison officer in Ireland through An Garda Síochána who assists the family in their contact with the Portuguese police. As with all missing person cases, the responsibility for investigation lies with the relevant policing authority. I am aware of the deep concerns of the family in respect of how the case is being handled. The Department of Foreign Affairs will continue to provide all possible consular assistance to the family.

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