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The Tipperary tourism executive, who ended up in prison in Iran on espionage charges, will today meet with the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, who had written to him while he was in jail and was involved with the French authorities in securing his release
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Dubliner held for seven months in prison says he and his family have received no practical support from Irish, French and EU authorities
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Phelan, who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying
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The 64-year-old was held for more than eight months before being freed earlier in May