Dermot Ahern

...seized in neighboring Afghanistan in bitterly disputed circumstances in 2001. Ahern made his accouncement as he met newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney. Last week Irish officials visited Washington and Guantanamo to negotiate terms...

In this article: Guantanamo, European Union, Ireland, United States, Detainee, and Taliban

...who would likely face torture and reimprisonment if sent back. The action was announced yesterday by Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern, as he met U.S. Ambassador Dan Rooney. Mr. Ahern declined to identify either detainee, but said the two...

In this article: Guantanamo, Europe, Ireland, United States, Detainee, Amnesty International, European Union, and Daniel Fried

...the controversial camp. The two men, reportedly Uzbeks, are expected to travel to Ireland in the "next couple of months," Justice Minister Dermot Ahern said after informing US ambassador Dan Rooney of the decision. The move follows a visit...

In this article: Guantanamo, Detainee, Ireland, United States, European country, Barack Obama, Dan Rooney, Amnesty International, and Britain

...freed from the Guantanamo Bay prison camp to live in Ireland. Justice Minister Dermot Ahern made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting with US Ambassador Dan Rooney. Mr Ahern says Irish officials visited Washington and Guantanamo...

In this article: Ireland, Guantanamo Bay, Amnesty International, Irish government, Barack Obama, US, Detainee, and Guantanamo

...in the country. Ahern's announcement came after a meeting with new US Ambassador Dan Rooney, and six months after President Barack Obama asked European countries to help find new homes for released inmates. Mr Ahern said the...

In this article: Guantanamo, All rights reserved, Dan Rooney, Barack Obama, Cuba, and US