Bahrain Boat Tragedy

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern TD, today expressed his sympathy with the family of an Irishman who has been confirmed dead in the Bahrain boating tragedy.

The Minister said that consular staff  were working closely with the authorities in Bahrain to establish whether there were other Irish victims. The indications at present are the deceased is the sole Irish victim.

Minister Ahern said: “We have been in contact with the dead man's family and are liaising closely with the authorities in Bahrain. We will provide all possible assistance.”

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Press Office

31 March 2006