Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 408: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support a matter (details supplied). [3191/10]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to my response to PQ no 1221/10 on the issue of Irish investors who are experiencing difficulties with their investments in Turkish property. I am aware of a number of similar cases to the one outlined and in this regard I recently wrote to my counterpart, the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, to raise my concerns regarding the problems experienced by Irish citizens with their property purchases in Turkey. The Irish Embassy in Ankara has also been in contact with the Turkish authorities and an officer in the Turkish Ministry of Finance has been designated as a contact point for Irish nationals experiencing difficulties regarding their property investments. I have asked the Embassy in Ankara to pass the details of this case to this Turkish officer. They will also raise it with the local authorities of the area in question. This case, in common with most cases that have been brought to my attention, relates to an Irish purchaser finding it difficult to claim their title deeds. I note that this Irish citizen is following legal advice and has decided to pursue the matters through the courts. The Embassy in Ankara will continue to assist Irish investors in any way open to it, including in finding suitable legal representation.