Helen McEntee in Abu Dhabi to sign bilateral extradition treaty with UAE

Following the signing in Abu Dhabi, Ms McEntee will be required to seek Dáil approval before the measures formally come into effect

Ms McEntee formally launched negotiations on a treaty with the UAE last year. File Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is in Abu Dhabi on Monday to sign a bilateral extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Government formally approved the signing of the treaty last Friday, with hopes that it will allow for senior members of the Kinahan cartel be returned to Ireland to face trial.