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flag Ireland saw a record number of Irish citizen deaths overseas in 2025, with consular cases rising for the fourth year.

flag In 2025, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs reported a record number of Irish citizen deaths overseas, with over one in five consular cases involving fatalities. flag The department handled 1,981 cases—marking the fourth straight year of rising demand—including a 48% increase in prisoner-related cases and a 13% rise in mental health issues. flag Support covered deaths, missing persons, arrests, injuries, and crises, with over 59,000 documents and 2,400 marriage letters issued. flag Ongoing efforts in conflict zones like Gaza, Iran, and Israel were not fully reflected in the data. flag Minister Helen McEntee highlighted strengthened emergency preparedness and international cooperation.

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