Irish envoy hails flourishing ties with UAE ahead of St Patrick's Day celebrations
Amid record bilateral trade figures, Alison Milton is working to put region into hearts and minds of Irish policymakers
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UAE, Ireland reaffirm cooperation following extradition case
The UAE and Ireland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening legal cooperation after the extradition of an Irish national accused of murder and links to a criminal network. Sean McGovern, who is believed to be part of the Irish Kinahan criminal network, was arrested in Dubai in October 2024 after an Interpol Red Notice was issued. According to reports, McGovern was flown to Dublin on May 29 on an Irish military aircraft. It was in October 2024 that the UAE and Ireland signed two agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in extradition and legal assistance. During a phone call, UAE Minister of Justice, Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, and his Irish counterpart Jim O'Callaghan said the successful extradition demonstrates a firm and ongoing commitment to upholding the rule of law. "It highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice," the ministers said in a joint statement. The ministers also praised the efforts of Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police service, for their close cooperation in the case. They acknowledged the importance of continued police-to-police engagement to counter the global threat of organised crime.
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UAE, Ireland Justice Ministers affirm cooperation following extradition case
Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice of the UAE, and Jim O'Callaghan, Irish Minister for Justice, held a phone call on Friday to reaffirm their countries' commitment to international justice, following the extradition of an Irish national. The extradition, carried out in accordance with a decision by the Dubai Court of Cassation, involves an individual accused of murder and participation in a criminal organisation. During the call, both ministers emphasised that the successful extradition demonstrates a firm and ongoing commitment to upholding the rule of law and strengthening international legal cooperation. 'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland,' the ministers said in a joint statement. 'It highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice.' The ministers also praised the efforts of Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police service, for their close cooperation in the case. They acknowledged the importance of continued police-to-police engagement to counter the global threat of organised crime. The phone call follows the entry into force of bilateral agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between the two countries on 18 May 2025, after the completion of all required legal procedures. Officials on both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and judicial authorities, with the shared goal of promoting cross-border security and the effective administration of justice.
