Fears were growing last night for an Irishman onboard an aircraft that crashed in Nepal with the loss of at least 68 lives.
The Government said it is aware of reports Ruan Callum Crighton was a passenger on the Yeti Airlines jet, with officials on standby to provide consular help.
A spokesman said the Department of Foreign Affairs said: “We are aware of reports of the involvement of an Irish citizen in an airplane crash in Nepal and stand ready to provide consular assistance if requested.”