The Roscommon-based wife of a man who was recently released from an Iraqi prison says his health has deteriorated.
Australian national Robert Pether has been in hiding since being released last year.
He was imprisoned in 2021 following a contractual dispute in a case which has been condemned by the UN.
Robert's family are based in Elphin in County Roscommon.
His wife Desree says they are are seriously concered about his current health:
She praised the Irish Government for their assistance but said their Australian counterparts have been slow to act: