Family hopes for Iran captive's humanitarian release
Mr Phelan is originally from Clonmel, County Tipperary, but grew up in Blackrock, County Dublin.
He was detained for allegedly taking photographs of police officers and a mosque that had been burned. Ms Massé-Phelan said she was in constant contact with the Irish government and trusted them "to be doing what they should do"."I know their consular person is over there already, but he’s on his own, so maybe a ministerial contingent from Ireland could potentially go over and really confirm their support for Bernard.
"The Department of Foreign Affairs is in ongoing contact with the Iranian authorities on the case, and this remains the focus of our discussions.
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