Taoiseach to ask Egyptian President to allow Ibrahim Halawa return to Ireland

The Taoiseach intends to ask the Egyptian President to allow Ibrahim Halawa to return to Ireland following his trial on Monday.

Taoiseach to ask Egyptian President to allow Ibrahim Halawa return to Ireland

The Taoiseach intends to ask the Egyptian President to allow Ibrahim Halawa to return to Ireland following his trial on Monday.

Leo Varadkar has said he will phone President Sisi and it is his "hope and expectation" that Mr Halawa will be sent home as soon as possible.

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