Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received representations in relation to human rights issues on behalf of republican prisoners at Maghaberry prison; if he has satisfied himself that standards required for compliance with the European Court for Human Rights and other international conventions are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37811/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have received representations concerning the conditions under which certain prisoners are being held at Maghaberry prison, and theissue has been discussed with the British Authorities.

I keep all such matters under careful review, and raise them as appropriate with the British Authorities, including through the framework of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. I will continue to follow developments closely in relation to this matter in the period ahead.