Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the statement made by a senior United States military commander in Iraq (details supplied) that at least one Irish person is being detained in Iraq by US forces; when his attention was further drawn that this person was being detained; the discussions he has had with the United States Government in relation to this person; if he has satisfied himself that this person is being given full access to all their rights and to due legal process; if Irish consular staff have met with this person; the efforts being undertaken to ensure that the person is given full access to all their rights and to due legal process; the current location and detention status of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31177/05]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of a news agency report to the effect that an Irish citizen is being detained in Iraq by US forces. However, the Department has been unable so far, despite best efforts, to establish the facts of the situation and-or to identify the individual. The Department is actively continuing to make inquiries, and I will communicate with the Deputy when I have further information.