Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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182. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his Department continue to support a person (details supplied), currently detained pending trial in Egypt, who is an Irish citizen; if he is satisfied that due process is being followed in their case; if it is expected that a breakthrough will be achieved resulting in their release or return to this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3254/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I remain deeply concerned at this individual’s continued detention as well as the recent further postponement of his trial.

Previous PQs, including my response to question 19 today (2657/15), have set out my approach to this case, and the steps taken, in some detail. Most recently I discussed the case with EU High Representative Mogherini in Dublin on 12 January. She confirmed that the EU and its institutions would continue to assist in this case.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure the Deputy that my officials will continue to provide consular assistance to this individual and his family, and will continue to work on this difficult case with a view to securing a review of the individual’s case, his release and return to his family.