Taoiseach says man captured in Syria entitled to consular assistance

Speaking from Mali on Monday, where he is visiting Irish Defence Forces, Leo Varadkar, said: "I’ve only heard about that in the last short while."

Update 11am: The Taoiseach has said that a man captured in Syria by militants fighting Isis is entitled to consular assistance from the state.

Speaking from Mali on Monday, where he is visiting Irish Defence Forces, Leo Varadkar, said: “I’ve only heard about that in the last short while.