In Dublin, Irish premier Bertie Ahern appealed for therelease of Hassan, who was born in Ireland and has Irishcitizenship. "The people of Ireland have been shocked by thekidnapping of Margaret Hassan," he said. "She is a personwho has selflessly worked for the benefit of her Iraqifellow citizens and fought for the rights of the Iraqipeople for many years. Ahern said, "Taking Margaret from her family is a crueland shocking act. To harm her in any way would beunthinkable. I call on her captors, on behalf of thegovernment and people of Ireland, to release herimmediately." On Wednesday, the Irish parliament unanimously supported acall for Hassan's release.--SPA1611 Local Time 1311 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/212795