There were relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport after the Government’s first chartered flight from the Middle East touched down. The flight was chartered to bring stranded, vulnerable Irish citizens home amid escalating scenes of hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran. (Evan Treacy/PA)“I am pleased to confirm the arrival in Dublin of a chartered repatriation flight from Oman. I want to welcome home all those who travelled on the flight we have chartered to assist those stranded in the Gulf region,” she said. I want to welcome home all those who travelled on the flight we have chartered to assist those stranded in the Gulf region.

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 07:28 UTC