Written answers

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Northern Ireland

Photo of Thomas PringleThomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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63. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet with persons (details supplied) to discuss a case; and if he will respond to correspondence in relation to same from Deputies and Senators and co-signed by a number of cross-party public representatives. [19933/21]

Photo of Thomas PringleThomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet with persons (details supplied) to discuss a case. [18417/21]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 114 together.

My thoughts, and the thoughts of the Government, are with the family and friends of Noah Donohoe at this extremely distressing time, and as they contend with such a profound personal loss.

The case of Noah’s death is currently being investigated through a coronial inquest, as well as a corporate manslaughter case against the Northern Ireland Executive Department responsible for maintaining the storm drain where Noah was found. This is a very complex and sensitive case. As such, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.

I am aware that the correspondence referred, which was sent to the Taoiseach, has been responded to, and that the Taoiseach has asked officials in his Department to arrange a meeting with Noah’s family to get a better understanding of the concerns that they might have.

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