Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the USA's breach of Article 7 of the Montreal Convention on Civil Aviation and Luis Posada Carriles role in the bombing of CU — 455 on 6 October 1976 over Barbados where seventy three people lost their lives; and if he will highlight this issue with the Secretary of State, Ms Condaleezza Rice as a matter of priority. [15941/06]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist the Italian Government in bringing to justice the killers of a person (details supplied); and if he will highlight this case with the US Government who appears to have double standards in their war against terrorism. [15944/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 276 together.

I am aware that Mr. Luis Posada Carriles has been in US custody since May 2005 and that the US is seeking a country to which it can deport him. Furthermore, any issue between Italy and the US concerning Mr. Posada Carriles would be a bilateral matter between these two countries. I do not believe it would be appropriate for me to become involved in this case.