Another 400 to fly from Dubai to Dublin as €800 Oman charter prioritises vulnerable passengers

Government prioritises vulnerable citizens for Oman charter as commercial and direct Dubai flights continue

An Emirates plane taxis to a gate at Dubai International Airport at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Picture: AP Photo/Adam Schreck, File

A further 400 people are expected to fly from Dubai to Dublin tomorrow, as foreign affairs Minister Helen McEntee said “vulnerable people” will be prioritised for charter flights.

Ms McEntee said her department remains in “constant engagement” with airlines in the Middle East to return individuals to Ireland.