Ireland
Another 50 Irish thought still in Beirut
Wednesday, 19 July 2006 22:30
The operation to evacuate Irish citizens from Lebanon is continuing.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says that about 50 Irish people are believed to be still in Beirut.
The department is making arrangements to transport them out of Lebanon tomorrow morning.
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Almost 100 Irish citizens who had been evacuated from Lebanon yesterday arrived in Dublin Airport this morning.
They were ferried out of Beirut to Damascus by bus, then flown to Dublin via Dubai.
Audio & Video
- Morning Ireland: Dr Eran Lerman, American Jewish Committee, speaks about Israeli interest in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis
- Morning Ireland: Philip Boucher-Hayes reports on how the Lebanese government has been affected by the actions of Hezbollah
- Nine News: Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, reports that there is still no indication that two children whose father lives in Kilkenny will be brought to safety
- Nine News: Laura Fletcher reports that 61 civilians were killed in Israeli air-strikes in what has been the deadliest day so far
- Six One News: Colm Ó Mongáin reports that relief was the overwhelming emotion as Irish evacuees from Lebanon arrived at Dublin Airport this morning
- One News: Colm Ó Mongain reports from Dublin Airport on the arrival home of about 80 Irish people who were evacuated from Beirut via Damascus and Dubai amid the escalating crisis
