Dáil hears Tori Towey has been prevented from leaving country as a result of charges
Tori Towey has been the victim of domestic violence in Dubai and is subject to a travel ban over alleged charges, the Dáil heard. Photograph: Facebook
In response to questions in the Dáil, Taoiseach Simon Harris said he is prepared to intervene and offer any support required by Ms Towey, who is from Co Roscommon. “Unfortunately, Tori now faces charges in Dubai of attempted suicide and the abuse of alcohol, the system over there rather than protecting this woman who is an Irish citizen, chose instead to detain her to charge her. She’s now under the most incredible stress when I spoke to her this afternoon,” Ms McDonald said.
Mr Harris responded saying he was not aware of Ms Towey’s case, and thanked Ms McDonald for bringing it to his attention and that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin.
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