Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, following the sending of three Brazilian students to Mountjoy prison upon their arrival here, he will give details of the contact which has been made by the individuals involved or their embassy with his Department. [15535/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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On 28 March 2008, the Secretary General of my Department met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Brazil, at the latter's request, to discuss the case referred to by the Deputy. The meeting was conducted in a very positive atmosphere. As to follow-on, and as the requirements for those seeking permission to enter the State are the responsibility of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the Secretary General has briefed the latter Department on his discussion with the Brazilian Embassy. Neither the individuals referred to by the Deputy, nor their families, have been in direct contact with my Department.