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A large number of Irish people are still stranded in the Middle East 

A large number of Irish people are still stranded in the Middle East as conflict in the region ha...

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07.45 3 Mar 2026


A large number of Irish people are still stranded in the Middle East 


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07.45 3 Mar 2026


A large number of Irish people are still stranded in the Middle East as conflict in the region has caused chaos for international travel. There are also about 22,000 Irish living in the gulf region who are fearful of what may come next. 

To discuss the support the government are giving for those stranded Anton spoke to Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown. 


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