Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied) regarding investment properties; if his Department has had any involvement or plan to have any involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53534/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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I am aware of the case regarding investment properties in Turkey to which the Deputy refers. My Department has received a number of representations on the issue. The Irish Embassy in Ankara has been asked to raise the issue and has written to the relevant Turkish Authorities detailing the concerns of Irish citizens. However, the Deputy will be aware that the role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning private property transactions by Irish nationals abroad is limited and redress in such cases should be sought through the relevant legal system.