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Dubai authorities drop charges against ‘over the moon’ Tori Towey as she is allowed return to Ireland

The flight attendant was facing charges of “attempted suicide and alcohol abuse” after an alleged attack in her homeMs Towey (28) was informed this morning that the travel ban had been liftedThe Taoiseach said the embassy will take Ms Towey to the airport “as soon as she is ready to go”Local TD Claire Kerrane said she could be home “today or tomorrow”

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking about Tori Towey

Catherine Fegan, Senan Molony, Tabitha Monahan, Emma Ryan and Adrianna Wrona

Tori Towey, the Roscommon woman detained in Dubai, is “over the moon” at news that she can return home.

The 28-year-old was informed this morning that a travel ban preventing her from returning to Ireland had been lifted.