Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tanaiste Simon Harris said: “We’re continuing to monitor the situation globally and any potential impact for Europe.”Meanwhile, the Government estimates that between 22,000-23,000 Irish citizens are in the region, and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said a “relatively low number” had already left. Mr Harris said “all options are on the table” to assist Irish citizens who need help out of the region. Speaking to reporters before a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, he said “whatever can be done to practically and effectively and efficiently” help would be done. He said this could include chartering flights, adding the resumption of commercial flights was currently not likely. “We want this conflict to end as soon as possible, we’ve made that very clear.

Source: The Herald March 03, 2026 16:35 UTC