Micheál Martin to discuss case of Tipperary man with Iran's Foreign Minister

Bernard Phelan, who is facing the death penalty in Iran, was recently persuaded to stop a hunger strike

Bernard Phelan from Tipperary was arrested last year and accused of a variety of offences — including photographing police officers — which he has since strenuously denied.

Micheál Martin has arranged to speak to Iranian officials to discuss the case of an Irishman facing the death penalty in the country.

Bernard Phelan from Tipperary was arrested last year and accused of a variety of offences — including photographing police officers — which he has since strenuously denied.