Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Spain has been arrested twice and released within a few hours; and the further reason this person is being treated in such a manner. [16338/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Embassy in Madrid has been aware of this individual's case for over two years.

I understand that the individual concerned has been involved in various Spanish legal proceedings. The Embassy has informed the Department that the person concerned has received appropriate legal representation, and understands that he is being accorded the same rights and treatment as a Spanish citizen. The Embassy has also been in regular contact with the person's lawyer. In the circumstances, and in particular given the ongoing legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate to comment further. However, the Embassy continues to be ready to help in every appropriate way.