Passengers are welcomed by family members as they arrive at Dublin Airport following a Government chartered flight from Oman on Sunday. Photograph: Evan Treacy/PAThere were scenes of joy and relief at Dublin Airport on Wednesday night as passengers travelling on a second Government-chartered flight from the Gulf region arrived safe and sound. “The Irish Embassy did a tremendous job – as did the UAE government,” said David. Last week, McEntee said as many as 2,000 Irish people had registered with her department and were actively trying to leave the Gulf region as violence escalated. In a post on X on Wednesday night, McEntee said: “Welcome home to all passengers on our second Government charter flight from the Gulf region which has landed safely at Dublin Airport.

Source: The Irish Times March 12, 2026 16:31 UTC