Written answers

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Human Rights Cases

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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166. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will endorse a recent and concise proposal for the pardon of a person (details supplied) sent to the US President, Barack Obama; and if he will obtain Cabinet approval to express to the outgoing US President, Ireland's backing of the proposal on humanitarian grounds. [38964/16]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of this case. As the individual concerned is a citizen of the United States, this case is a matter for the US authorities and the US judicial system.As the Government has no locus standi on this case, I do not propose to make representations to the U.S. Federal Government in relation to this matter.

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