Ibrahim Halawa's 12th trial is set to take place in Egypt today.
The 20-year-old Dubliner spent his third Christmas behind bars, after his last trial was postponed on the 19th of December.
He's been in prison since he was arrested in Cairo during political protests in 2013.
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan expressed his disappointment the last time Ibrahim's trial was suspended, saying the Irish Government has a strong interest in his welfare are are keen to see him released.
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan says she's feeling hopeful:
