Nepal earthquake: All Irish citizens located after disaster

All 170 Irish citizens known to be in the Nepal region have been found safe and well following last weekend's earthquake, after officials located the one remaining person who was unaccounted for following the disaster.

Most have returned to Ireland, but emergency teams working with overseas diplomats are helping a number of people who remain in the country.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan said there were no Irish among the more than 6,000 people killed in what was the worst earthquake to strike Nepal in 80 years.

Mr Flanagan said: “I am delighted that all Irish citizens notified to my department have now been accounted for, and that many of them are now safely home in Ireland.

“I know this has been a difficult experience for many Irish visitors to Nepal.

“While it is good news that there has been no Irish fatality, my thoughts remain with the people of Nepal at this very tragic time.”

The Irish Embassy in New Delhi remains in contact with Irish citizens who are still trying to leave the region.

International aid

The State has given €1 million to the international aid effort thus far.

The Rapid Response Corps is also dispatching 63 tonnes of tents, tarpaulins, blankets and other emergency relief items.

The Irish Red Cross also announced that there were no longer any Irish citizens on the list of those missing following the disaster published by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

PA