Written answers

Friday, 6 September 2019

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Syrian Conflict

Photo of Seán CroweSeán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to Irish persons aside from a person (details supplied) being held following the conflict in Syria and Iraq. [34723/19]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade closely monitors the situation on the ground in Syria through its accredited Embassy in Cairo and Honorary Consulate in Damascus, as well as through cooperation with international partners. The Department does not comment on individual consular cases. 

Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts to return a person (details supplied) here; the meetings he has had in this regard; the progress made on the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34779/19]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Appropriate consular assistance is provided to all Irish citizens abroad where possible. Given the complex and sensitive nature of this consular case, it is not appropriate to go into details about options under consideration and ongoing contacts.

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