Organisation: Consular Crisis Centre

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DFA sets up crisis centre for Japan quake concerns

The Department of Foreign Affairs has activated its Consular Crisis Centre to assist people who are concerned about relatives and friends in Japan.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Death toll 'may rise' as Christchurch residents tell of suffering and debris

Eyewitnesses have been telling of scenes of suffering and damage following the 6.3-level earthquake in New Zealand, which killed at least 65 people.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2011

Flights ban in Ireland 'could stay until Thursday'

Aviation chiefs have closed Irish airspace until 6pm today and warned that the no-fly order imposed because of the Iceland volcanic ash cloud looks set to run until the end of the week.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

Irish airspace to remain closed until this evening

The Irish Aviation Authority have extended the closure of Irish airspace until 6pm this evening as disruption enters its fifth day.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

BA chief on board test flight through Irish airspace

A BRITISH Airways Boeing 747, carrying airline boss Willie Walsh, flew through Irish airspace last night and landed safely back in Britain after the three-hour test flight.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010