Four irish people still unaccounted for in nepal

All but four of the 150 Irish citizens thought to be in Nepal at the time of the earthquake are now accounted for.

Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan said “the vast majority of the approximately 150 Irish citizens believed to have been in Nepal are accounted for and are safe and well. Many have already returned home or are en route. However, our experienced Consular Response Team will continue to work actively with our Embassy in New Delhi to trace everyone as soon as possible.”

Minister Flanagan revealed that “as of this morning there are now four citizens on the Department’s list with whom contact has yet to be made. Some of these people may be in remote areas where communications would be sporadic at the best of times, or may not in fact have been in the area at the time, which means it is taking time to formally account for all Irish citizens. There are no suggestions at this stage of any Irish fatalities.”

One injured Irish citizen was successfully evacuated on a Norwegian flight this morning, following extensive contacts between the Department and Norwegian counterparts overnight. A Consular Response Team remains in place in the Department and can be contacted on 01 418 0200.