Written answers

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Human Rights Cases

Photo of Seán HaugheySeán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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427. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has raised concerns regarding the welfare of a person (details supplied) living in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12531/21]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers, and the reports are a cause for serious concern.

We note that the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised the case with the UAE authorities and has requested more information and clarification on the current situation. We fully support the High Commissioner’s intervention and look forward to a full and early response from the UAE to the request.

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