Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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160. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the health and safety of a person (details supplied); and if he will raise the case with his Turkish counterpart. [3365/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers. I understand that there are worrying suggestions that this individual’s safety in prison may be under threat. The security measures surrounding prisoners are, of course, a matter for the Turkish authorities. I have asked my officials to raise the concerns that have been brought to my attention with the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Dublin. As we approach the 18^thanniversary of the detention of this individual, I would like to reiterate my call to all parties concerned in the Kurdish issue to return to dialogue so that the political process to resolve this issue can be resumed.