The Monaghan mother of two young boys who were abducted by their father has met with Tánaiste Simon Harris and secured "new Government commitments."
Mandy Kelly's sons Zayn who is aged 7 and Kareem who is aged 4 were taken by their father in 2022 while on a family holiday in his native Egypt.
Even though Egyptian courts have given full custody to the Monaghan native, and Irish courts have issued a return order, the children remain with their father. Despite repeated requests through official channels, the local woman has still not been provided with any information on her children - their current whereabouts, welfare, or schooling.
Last week Ms Kelly met Tánaiste Simon Harris, whose leadership and personal engagement she has welcomed in a case that is both diplomatically sensitive and profoundly human.
She said his willingness to listen with empathy and act with authority is the kind of statesmanship families like hers depends on in the most difficult moments.
Mandy has thanked Mr Harris for his work to date in this case. The Monaghan woman says this Interpol notice being issued would finally assist her ending this nightmare.
