Ibrahim Halawa is entering his 30th day on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail.
The 19 year old says he'll refuse food until he is released and is pleading with the Irish Government to intervene.
The Firhouse teen has been held for two years - his trial has been postponed nine times and he's due back in court next month.
On the same week he's due back in court he turns 20.
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has been in touch with Ibrahim's family and says the teenager feels he had no other choice but to go on hunger strike:
She also says the Justice system in Egypt is flawed;