Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 38: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will follow the French lead and without further delay make arrangements to offer protection to some of the innocent men in Guantanamo who will not be charged but have nowhere to go. [21711/09]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that France has taken an Algerian individual detained in Guantanamo who was cleared for release and who has family connections in France.

The acceptance of detainees is a matter for decision by individual Member States. The Taoiseach has indicated that Ireland is willing to be helpful to the US on this issue. This position was confirmed at a recent meeting between Irish and US officials. Along with our EU partners, we are working towards a common EU approach to the acceptance of detainees by Member States who decide to accede to the US request.