Ireland and UAE agree extradition treaty

The move is leading to expectations that the Kinahan organised crime gang could be returned to the State to face trial

It is understood that Justice Minister Helen McEntee will travel to Abu Dhabi next week to sign the treaty, which includes extradition and mutual legal assistance clauses, alongside her UAE counterpart. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo

The Government have approved the signing of an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with expectations that senior members of the Kinahan cartel could be returned to the State to face trial.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee received approval for the signing at an incorporeal Cabinet meeting today.