Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2025
260. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding engagement she has had with the German authorities in relation to the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73418/25]
View answer261. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding her Department’s work to ensure the fair treatment of an Irish citizen (details supplied) regarding their ongoing detention in Germany; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73419/25]
View answer262. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic efforts which have been put in place regarding the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied) in Germany; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73420/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 260 to 262, inclusive, together.
I can confirm that officials in my Department, including in the Consulate General in Munich, are aware of this case and are providing ongoing consular assistance.
A dedicated consular officer in the Consulate has been assigned to support the family of this citizen and they remain in close contact. The consular officer has provided support and advice to the citizen and his family in accordance with the Department’s Consular Assistance Charter. I can further confirm that staff in the Consulate General in Munich, including the Consul General and Deputy Consul General, have undertaken consular visits to the citizen. I understand that the conditions of detention of this citizen are the same as those of any other person in his situation.
I wish to assure the Deputy that officials in my Department will continue to provide all appropriate consular assistance to the citizen.
As laid out in the Consular Assistance Charter, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and its Embassies and Consulates, are precluded from intervening in the judicial and legal processes of another country.
