Written Answers - Bilateral Agreements. Tuesday, 29 June 2004

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  159.  Mr. Kenny      asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs      the extent of bilateral agreements that exist between Ireland and Cuba; and if agreements exist in the area of drugs control and movement of drugs and in the area of prisoner transfer. [19607/04]

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Cowen):    An agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of Cuba on air transport entered into force on 8 June 1991. It provided for the establishment of air services between and beyond our respective territories. Proposals for agreements on combating illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, mutual assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of sentenced prisoners have been received in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform from the Cuban authorities. Draft agreements are being considered in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and its consultations with relevant agencies and interested parties are ongoing. Following completion of these processes, matters will be decided in the context of the outcome of aforementioned consultations and [507]the need for such agreements with third countries generally.

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