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Ryanair to scrap paper boarding passes from 12 November, urges Irish passengers to go fully digital
Ryanair announced on 7 November that from 12 November it will accept only digital boarding passes generated in the ‘myRyanair’ app. The change promises faster boarding but means Irish business travellers who still rely on printed passes must adapt or pay re-print fees. Companies should update travel policies, ensure staff have app access and plan contingencies for digitally excluded employees.
Government paper flags inward migration as key lever to plug Ireland’s shrinking workforce
A government report released on 7 November says Ireland will need both higher labour-market participation *and* sustained inward migration to meet future skills demand. The analysis underscores that streamlined visa routes and family-friendly policies are essential to keep Ireland attractive for global talent, offering reassurance to multinationals planning staff moves in 2026 and beyond.
€230 million Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 delivers permanent post-Brexit customs and immigration hub
Ireland opened Terminal 7 at Rosslare Europort on 7 November, creating a permanent customs, sanitary and immigration hub able to process double the previous traffic. The €230 m project streamlines post-Brexit checks, cuts transit times for exporters and prepares the port for the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System. Freight and business travellers gain a faster, more predictable route to mainland Europe, reinforcing Rosslare’s role in Ireland’s supply-chain resilience.
Garda Extradition Unit nets 11 fugitives, including suspects in human-trafficking and illegal-immigration rings
Irish police arrested 11 internationally wanted men between 3–5 November and publicly reported the operation on 7 November. Offences include human trafficking and facilitation of illegal immigration, signalling tougher enforcement against organised migration crime. Companies employing foreign nationals should expect sharper compliance scrutiny.