Ireland

Irish woman who was subject to Dubai travel ban arrives home

Tori Towey, a flight attendant from Co Roscommon, has returned to the Republic less than 24 hours after the travel ban was lifted.

Irish flight attendant Tori Towey, who had been subject to a travel ban in Dubai, has returned home, according to a group representing her
Irish flight attendant Tori Towey, who had been subject to a travel ban in Dubai, has returned home, according to a group representing her (Alamy Stock Photo)
By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

An Irish woman who had been subject to a travel ban in Dubai has returned home, according to a group representing her.

Tori Towey’s case was raised this week when the Dáil was told the flight attendant from Co Roscommon had been a victim of domestic abuse and was charged with attempted suicide.

Tori Towey speaking to media after arriving home to Dublin Airport with her aunt, Ann Flynn (left) and her mother Caroline
Tori Towey speaking to media after arriving home to Dublin Airport with her aunt, Ann Flynn (left) and her mother Caroline

Dubai authorities had also banned her from leaving the state, the Dáil heard.

On Wednesday, efforts in her case were ramped up by the Dublin government and the Irish Embassy in the United Arab Emirates.

The Dáil was told later on Wednesday that the travel ban had been lifted, and the Detained in Dubai group said the charges against Ms Towey had also been dropped.

On Thursday morning, Radha Stirling, of Detained in Dubai, who has been speaking on Ms Towey’s behalf, posted on social media on Thursday morning: “She’s home.”