The Department of Foreign Affairs has been in touch with authorities in the UAE over a boxing fight organised by Daniel Kinahan.
The Dublin man was described in court previously as playing an "integral part" in organising the supply of illegal drugs into Ireland.
He was name checked by Tyson Fury when his two fight deal with Anthony Joshua was announced this week.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil the government has made contact with authorities in the UAE over the fights:
