Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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338. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the position of an Irish citizen (details supplied) detained in Iran; and the efforts being undertaken to secure their release. [8257/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I remain deeply concerned about the continued detention of this Irish citizen, especially given his serious medical condition. I can assure the Deputy that the citizen's release remains a strong priority for me and my Department. To that end, there continues to be extensive engagement on the citizen's case with the Iranian authorities at senior political and official levels.

I emphasised our deep concerns and reiterated the urgent importance of the citizen's release from prison on humanitarian grounds in my recent direct contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran and with the Ambassador of Iran to Ireland.

My Department is providing ongoing consular support and assistance to the citizen and his family, and is liaising closely with the Government of France in the context of his dual nationality.

As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to discuss the specific details of the case.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current situation regarding the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied) in Iran; if further contact has been made with the Iranian Foreign Minister for the citizen’s release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8296/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I remain deeply concerned about the continued detention of this Irish citizen, especially given his serious medical condition. I can assure the Deputy that the citizen's release remains a strong priority for me and my Department. To that end, there continues to be extensive engagement on the citizen's case with the Iranian authorities at senior political and official levels.

I emphasised our deep concerns and reiterated the urgent importance of the citizen's release from prison on humanitarian grounds in my recent direct contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran and with the Ambassador of Iran to Ireland.

My Department is providing ongoing consular support and assistance to the citizen and his family, and is liaising closely with the Government of France in the context of his dual nationality.

As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to discuss the specific details of the case.