The Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Brian Cowen said his department had been working today to ensure the safety of the men continued to be fully assured and that their departure from Colombia would be "facilitated in every way possible".
Mr Cowen said he noted the judgment of the court and hoped the men would soon be reunited with their families whom, he said, had "borne the strain of their detention for such a long period."
The minister added: "I am grateful to the Colombian authorities for the assistance they have provided to our officials who have monitored this case closely from the start and have provided all possible consular assistance to both the men and their families.
"The department and the embassy in Mexico have been in close contact today with the Honorary Irish Consul and with the Dutch Embassy in Bogota, and also with the Colombian authorities with a view to ensuring that the safety of the men continues to be fully assured and that their departure from the country will be facilitated in every way possible," the Minsiter added.
Meanwhile a spokesman for the Colombian President, Mr Alvaro Uribe said the verdict underscored the separation of powers in the country.
"The government respects the verdicts," said Mr Ricardo Galan.