Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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735. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No 166 of 11 December 2014 if there have been any further developments in the provision of assistance for the proprietors of the company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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There have been no further developments in our interactions on this case since 11 December 2014. The case currently remains under consideration in the United Arab Emirates’ legal system. My Department is therefore restricted in what it can appropriately do and it may be more helpful for the family to seek expert advice from their lawyers.

Officials of my department both in Dublin and at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi, continue to monitor the situation. Should any material updates be received by the Embassy from the relevant authorities of the United Arab Emirates, the information will be forwarded to the family immediately.