Concerns over Ibrahim Halawa's trial delays may see Europe asked to intervene

The Government may take the concerns surrounding the ongoing imprisonment of Irishman Ibrahim Halawa to a European level, in the absence of movement from the Egyptian government.

Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said in the Seanad yesterday that he was “deeply disappointed” with the most recent delay in the trial of Mr Halawa.

On Wednesday, Mr Halawa’s trial in Egypt was postponed for the 14th time, meaning the the Dublin-born 20-year-old has now been imprisoned indefinitely for three years.