Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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287. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) regarding their passport and rights abroad as an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29388/16]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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My Department officials endeavour to provide all Irish citizens with the highest level of appropriate consular service and protection that they can, within the limits of our authority and our jurisdiction, including as set out in international conventions, laws and practice.

There is a very extensive record of engagement by my officials over several years in this case, including advice offered to the individual concerned regarding the best course of action to pursue on his original complaint in 2009.

I am entirely satisfied that my Department has fully met and discharged its obligations to this citizen.