Written answers

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Departmental Communications

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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565. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade given the recent terrorist attacks and the major loss of life in Turkey, if his Department has updated its travel advice for Irish citizens travelling to Turkey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36108/15]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I was appalled to hear of the devastating terrorist attack in Ankara on Saturday, 10 October. This brutal act resulted in a tragic loss of life and wide-scale injuries. I have expressed my condolences to the families of the deceased and to the people of Turkey.

We updated our travel advice for Turkey in the wake of the Ankara bombing. We advise Irish citizens in Ankara, or those intending to travel there or to other urban centres in Turkey, to exercise vigilance, avoid large public gatherings and follow the instructions and advice of the local authorities.

We encourage all citizens to register on-line before they travel at .

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