10/07/2026
For almost 20 years, I have been living and working in Ireland at Fernwood House, Glenealy. Co.
Wicklow, dedicating both my personal and professional life to building a future in a country that I
have come to love.
As an award-winning fashion designer, I have been proud to present my collection to the public,
contribute to Ireland's creative industry, and represent Ireland through my work both nationally
and internationally.
Today, however, I continue to live without being able to fully enjoy the rights, legal protections, and
access to public services that should be afforded to me as an Irish citizen and a citizen of the
European Union. I believe I have suffered significant hardship for many years as a result of the
actions of my former civil partner, the solicitors and counsel representing him, and the legal
processes that have followed. Sadly, I continue to endure these hardships to this day.
I am not asking for anyone to be presumed guilty. My only request is that all of the evidence I
have submitted be examined independently, impartially, and thoroughly, and that the rule of law
be applied equally to every Irish citizen.
For years, despite my relationship and legal status remaining the subject of ongoing court
proceedings, I have faced continued pressure to sign Social Welfare documents declaring myself
to be "single," and that pressure continues today. I simply seek access to the legal rights, legal
services, social welfare protection, and public services to which I believe I am entitled under Irish
and European Union law.
No one should be deprived of effective access to justice, legal representation, or essential social
welfare protection while legal proceedings remain unresolved. I sincerely hope this long and
deeply distressing situation will finally come to an end.
I therefore call upon the competent authorities, and in particular the Office of the Director of
Public Prosecutions, to ensure that all of the evidence in my case is examined through a
transparent, independent, and accountable process that strengthens public confidence in the
administration of justice and ensures the effective protection of the fundamental human rights
guaranteed under the Constitution of Ireland, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Justice is not only about reaching a decision—it is about ensuring that the truth is fully
investigated and that everyone's fundamental rights are respected and protected, regardless of
their language, religion, race, gender, or background.
**I continue to live with faith in these principles and in the belief that justice will ultimately prevail.**
Umit Kutluk
Fernwood House,
Ballyknockan More
Glenally
Co Wicklow
