Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with Tunisian authorities regarding the recent terrorist attack that occurred in their country and which resulted in the loss of three Irish lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28219/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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We have all been deeply shocked and saddened by the recent event at Sousse in Tunisia, where three Irish citizens lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. I condemn unreservedly these terrorist attacks, and other recent attacks elsewhere, and would like to take this opportunity to again convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the three Irish citizens who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Ireland's Ambassador has held discussions with the Tunisian authorities concerning the welfare of the survivors of the attack and support for the families of the deceased.

I will be discussing how the EU can provide effective support to the Tunisian authorities with my EU colleagues and the Tunisian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. We will discuss ways in which the EU can provide further support to Tunisia in political, socio-economic and security fields including the fight against terrorism. The discussion will also touch upon the broader regional situation.