Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 1036: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he had with his Colombian counterpart between January 2005 and 31 July 2005 with respect to an extradition treaty between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25704/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There have been contacts regarding a request from the Colombian authorities for the extradition of three persons but there have been no discussions with respect to an extradition treaty between the two countries. With the appearance of the so called Colombia three in Ireland in August 2005, a major Garda investigation was immediately put in place. This investigation, which is ongoing and active, has involved, inter alia, the interview of the three persons in question and a recent Garda visit to Colombia. The Garda Síochána remains in close contact with the Colombian authorities in respect of matters of mutual interest and importance, with a view to progressing the Garda investigation.

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 1037: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he had with the Department of Foreign Affairs between January 2005 and 31 July 2005 with respect to establishing an extradition treaty between this country and Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There have been contacts with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding a request from the Colombian authorities for the extradition of three persons, but there have been no discussions with respect to an extradition treaty between the two countries.