Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 591: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with the Israeli authorities following the recent detention of activists by Israeli forces travelling to Gaza bringing aid; if he will confirm that he has lodged a protest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29889/09]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 397 on 7 July, in which I set out the actions taken in relation to this case. Subsequent to that reply, as expected, the two Irish citizens detained arrived in Dublin on 7 July, following their deportation from Israel. Officials from my Department met with Mr. Graham on 8 July to hear at first hand of his experiences. It is understood that the passengers and crew of other nationalities also detained on the boat have likewise been deported.