Dáil Éireann - Volume 618 - 03 May, 2006

Written Answers. - Human Rights Issues.

Mr. F. McGrath Mr. F. McGrath

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Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the USA’s breach [1401] of Article 7 of the Montreal Convention on Civil Aviation and Luis Posada Carriles role in the bombing of CU — 455 on 6 October 1976 over Barbados where seventy three people lost their lives; and if he will highlight this issue with the Secretary of State, Ms Condaleezza Rice as a matter of priority. [15941/06]

Mr. F. McGrath Mr. F. McGrath

Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist the Italian Government in bringing to justice the killers of a person (details supplied); and if he will highlight this case with the US Government who appears to have double standards in their war against terrorism. [15944/06]

Mr. D. Ahern Mr. D. Ahern

  Mr. D. Ahern:I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 276 together.

I am aware that Mr. Luis Posada Carriles has been in US custody since May 2005 and that the US is seeking a country to which it can deport him. Furthermore, any issue between Italy and the US concerning Mr. Posada Carriles would be a bilateral matter between these two countries. I do not believe it would be appropriate for me to become involved in this case.

Questions Nos. 274 and 275 answered with Question No. 268.

Question No. 276 answered with Question No. 273.

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