Government to charter jet to bring Irish people home from Middle East — McEntee

Government to charter evacuation flight via Oman as thousands of Irish seek to leave escalating Middle East conflict

A police vehicle and an ambulance are parked on the departure road of the Dubai International Airport as it lies deserted following its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Up to 280 Irish citizens could leave the Middle East and the United Arab Emirates in the coming days on flights chartered by the Government.

Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said this would be the “first flight of many” and that authorities will prioritise those most in need of evacuation.