Galway West TD Eamon O' Cuiv has used the Dáil to rise concern over the treatment of a prisoner at Maghaberry Prison in Northern Ireland.
HM Prison Maghaberry is a high-security prison, and has previously been described as the most dangerous prison in the UK.
The man in question is accused of being a member of an illegal republican organisation and is in custody pending a further court appearance.
And Deputy O' Cuiv asked Tanaiste Micheal Martin if representations could be made on his behalf.
