Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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74. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone conversation with President el-Sisi of Egypt regarding a person (details supplied). [39631/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I spoke with Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi by telephone on Monday 28 August.

The call was instigated at my request to discuss the case of Irish Citizen, Ibrahim Halawa. I emphasised the importance the Irish Government places on the case and received assurances from the President that he would intervene, if necessary, following the announcement of a verdict to ensure that Ibrahim was returned home as soon as possible.

I wholeheartedly welcome the announcement on Monday that Ibrahim and his three sisters have been acquitted of all charges. I look forward to Ibrahim returning home to his family as soon as possible.