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Deirdre Murphy

Asked by Ben LakePlaid CymruForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 July 2025UIN 58255

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that Máire ní Mhurchú has access to legal representation following her detention by Israel.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We were in contact with the Irish embassy about the case, and we understand that she has since left Israel.

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