Irish citizens in Afghanistan should not travel to Kabul airport “until specifically directed to do so”, the Department of Foreign Affairs says.
Currently, 34 Irish citizens and dependents are looking to leave the country, with eight citizens evacuated so far.
It comes amid chaotic and dangerous scenes around the airport, as tens of thousands of people attempt to leave the country after the Taliban’s rapid takeover.
In the last week, 20 people have died in and around Kabul's international airport as thousands try to flee Afghanistan.
UK officials said seven people died in crowds outside the airport this weekend amid the chaotic scenes and overcrowding.
Western countries are attempting to evacuate as many people as possible from the country, with the US on Sunday ordering six commercial airlines to help with evacuations.
Other countries have been helping Ireland evacuate several dozen citizens who've been looking to leave Afghanistan.
In a statement today, the DFA said: “The situation remains volatile and access to the airport continues to be a problem, we are advising those on the ground not to travel to the airport until specifically directed to do so.
“Work continues on options for evacuation, the Department is in ongoing contact with EU and other partners on the ground in Kabul.
“Ireland does not have a diplomatic or consular presence in Afghanistan and our efforts are being coordinated via the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi.”
Meanwhile, the WHO and UNICEF are calling for “immediate and unimpeded” delivery of critical medical supplies to Afghanistan.
They say no commercial aircraft are being allowed to land in Kabul, causing major difficulties for humanitarian agencies.
They said thousands of displaced people need supplies, and the agencies have now called for a “humanitarian airbridge” to be put in place to facilitate aid shipments.
