463. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if resolution is close to hand, for the release of a person (details supplied), who is currently incarcerated in Cairo, Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8764/15]

I remain deeply concerned at this individual’s continued detention as well as the recent further postponement of his trial.

I am not in a position to predict the timing of developments in this case that are dependent on decisions of the Egyptian authorities.

However, I would like to assure the deputy that officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, both in Dublin and in Cairo, are in ongoing contact with this individual and his family, and will continue to work actively towards the achievement of a positive outcome to this case while continuing to offer full consular support to this Irish citizen.