Irish Examiner view: Ireland's influence abroad helped ensure Tori Towey's safe return

Ireland's independent foreign policy and the hard work of Irish embassies help keep our citizens safe. Plus, as Ms Towey rightly said in Dublin Airport: 'We have each other's backs'

Tori Towey speaking to the media at Dublin Airport on Thursday flanked by her aunt, Ann Flynn (left) and her mother Caroline (right). Picture: David Young/PA

An ominous story concluded happily on Thursday when Tori Towey returned to Ireland from Dubai.

The 28-year-old from Roscommon said she was “glad to be back” when she landed at Dublin Airport after a nightmare sojourn in the United Arab Emirates. Hospitalised after an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this year, lately she had been detained in Dubai and charged with alcohol consumption and attempted suicide.