Dáil
‹ Questions on Proposed Legislation Ibrahim Halawa detention
Summary
Deputy McDonald calls for Taoiseach-level intervention in Ibrahim Halawa’s prolonged detention, but the Ceann Comhairle rules that the matter is outside questions on proposed legislation.
The Minister's response in the case of Ibrahim Halawa was entirely inadequate and it is not the first time the response on the issue has been entirely inadequate. When does the Taoiseach intend to intervene in this case and make direct contact with the head of the Egyptian state to set out categorically that we will no longer tolerate the lack of due process and justice and the absolute abuse of an Irish citizen, a young Dublin man, who has now been held for three years? It is utterly outrageous.
