Egyptian asylum seeker reveals how he has never met his youngest daughter

Masoud, an Egyptian dentist, kissed his wife and two kids goodbye nine months ago with the intention of a short stay in Ireland to complete exams. He is still in Cork after a threat of arrest for his peaceful activism was issued by Egyptian authorities and has never met his youngest daughter. He fears for his life should he return home. He spoke to Rob McNamara about his experience.

An Egyptian dentist, who is living in a direct provision centre in Cork, has told of his horror at being separated from his wife and three children eight months after arriving on what should have been a routine trip to complete exams.