Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on a case (details supplied). [8476/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has constantly monitored this case and the person detained has been visited regularly by our Ambassador in New Delhi and by our Honorary Consul in Colombo. I am advised that this case was heard in the Sri Lankan Supreme Court on Friday 3rd February 2012 and that the Court was advised that the person detained is to be indicted in the High Courts of Colombo, Sri Lanka shortly. I am further advised that the next Fundamental rights hearing will be held on the 19th March 2012. I can assure the Deputy that my Department will continue to follow developments on the case and also keep the family fully advised.