Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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664. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department can confirm the travel status advice to Hong Kong on 19 December 2021 in view of the position of a person (details supplied) as per a request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I can reassure the Deputy that the Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of this case and is in direct contact with the family of the citizen concerned, through our Consular Directorate in Dublin. Our Consulate General in Hong Kong stands ready to provide advice and assistance to the citizen if requested.

My Department’s Travel Advice for Hong Kong is kept under regular review. On 19 December 2021, Hong Kong held a Security Status rating of ‘High Degree of Caution’. This rating was put in place on 30 July 2021 and has remained in effect to this date. 

As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the specific details of the case. However, you can rest assured that my Department is engaging on the matter.