Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
30. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make urgent representations to the Indian Prime Minister to convey the serious concern of the Irish people at the ongoing delays in concluding the murder trial of the person accused of murdering an Irish citizen (details supplied) in March 2017. [2576/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis case is a particularly difficult and challenging one and I appreciate how distressing it is for the family concerned.
I am particularly conscious of how frustrating the continued delays to the conclusion of the trial have been.
I want to reiterate my and the Irish Government’s support for the family in their quest for justice. I would like to acknowledge and commend their resilience and determination. This has not been easy and I do not for one moment underestimate the emotional and physical toll this has taken on them.
As the Deputy is aware, officials in my Department have been actively engaged on this case from the outset. I can confirm that they remain in regular contact with the family and are continuing to provide all possible consular assistance to them.
Officials in the Irish Consulate have engaged with the relevant local authorities on this case on a number of occasions. The Irish Consulate is continuing to monitor the case closely and is in regular contact with their British counterparts, as the citizen also held British citizenship.
I want to assure the Deputy and the family that the Irish Consulate will continue to engage on this case locally at every opportunity and stress the Irish Government’s strong desire to see a resolution to the case.
Officials in my Department will remain in contact with the family here as the case progresses and reaches a conclusion. Please be assured that my officials will continue to provide all possible assistance and support to the family.
As this is an ongoing consular case, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.
