The Latest Breaking News from Irish Government

Man accused of being crime boss wakes up in Irish prison after a life in Dubai

Daniel Kinahan appeared at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Sunday after extradition from the UAE.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Who is Daniel Kinahan? The accused ‘global crime boss’ arrested by Irish police

Daniel Kinahan is in an Irish jail after years of living in Dubai

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Daniel Kinahan remanded on charge of directing a criminal organisation

He was earlier extradited to Ireland from Dubai on an Irish Government jet.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be ‘expedited’

The Irish Government’s legacy legislation will be dependent on the UK Government passing its own laws, the Northern Ireland Secretary has been told.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Government faces off with protesters over fuel prices

Protests over the Irish Government’s response to rising fuel prices are entering a third day.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Families reunited after chartered flight arrives from Oman amid Middle East conflict

Almost 200 people arrived into Dublin airport on flight chartered from Oman

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands

Almost 200 people were on board the flight chartered by the Irish Government from Oman.

Evening Standard · Mar 8

Irish Government charter from Middle East to touch down in Dublin later

The charter flight to assist Irish citizens in the Gulf region departed Oman on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Benn has ‘no doubt’ Irish Government will honour legacy commitments

Mr Benn unveiled a legacy framework for dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past with Tanaiste Simon Harris last month.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025