Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a person (details supplied) on hunger strike outside the US Embassy; if his attention has further been drawn to the details of this persons circumstances; and if he has had discussions or will consider having discussions with this person to ascertain the assistance which can be offered or the intervention which can be made by his Department in order to avert a potential tragedy in this matter. [23287/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned has been in contact in the past regarding complaints on his part against local law enforcement agencies in the San Francisco consular area, and was advised to obtain legal representation. He has also had contact with the Consulate in San Francisco regarding passport facilities.

The Consular Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs has contacted the American Embassy in Dublin and has been informed that they have no record of receiving any request for assistance from the person. I would suggest that the person make contact with the Embassy regarding his concerns. The person is also welcome to make contact with the Consular Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs.