‘Confidential discussion’ seen as way to engage with Palestinians ahead of new US initiative

Embassy staff visit Dubliner who has yet to be released despite being cleared of all charges

Egyptian authorities have not yet begun to process paperwork for Mr Halawa’s release

The Egyptian government has the power to expedite Halawa’s release and should do so immediately

It has been two weeks since the Cairo court found the Irish man not guilty of all charges

Taoiseach says family want to keep arrangements for Irishman’s return private

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Senior figures believe 21-year-old Irish man could be back in Ireland within weeks

Dublin man was 17 when arrested and imprisoned in 2013 while attending Cairo protest

Firhouse man has been detained in Egypt since being arrested at protest in August 2013

Irish man’s case in Egypt postponed for 17th time but request for medical exam granted

Trial of Irishman jailed in Egypt since August 2013 is adjourned until his 21st birthday

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Mahmoud Abbas pays tribute to former Israeli leader’s ‘brave’ efforts to make peace

Minister for Foreign Affairs to highlight ‘sensitive’ issue during his visit to Middle East

Absence of one of the 420 defendants results in trial being adjourned until 19th December