24-hour hotline set up as Citywest hub pauses new asylum arrivals over Christmas
Taxi drivers blockade Dublin over Uber fixed-fare model, disrupting airport links
Temporary ‘No-Drone Zone’ over Dublin airspace lifted at 06:00 but highlights security trend
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Oireachtas Committee Urges Government to Opt-Out of Most EU Migration & Asylum Pact
A parliamentary committee says Ireland should opt out of most of the EU’s Migration & Asylum Pact, claiming the State cannot meet its obligations without risking EU fines. The advice complicates Government plans to pass the International Protection Bill 2025 and could delay new border procedures that would affect business travellers. Multinationals gain breathing space, but uncertainty over future asylum rules persists.
Zelensky Visit Triggers Road Closures, Drone Ban and Airport Advisories in Dublin
Road closures, a drone ban and rolling Garda escorts are in force across Dublin on 2 December as President Zelensky visits Ireland, affecting access to Dublin Airport and city-centre offices. Business travellers should plan for delays and verify meeting logistics. The measures highlight how high-level diplomatic visits can disrupt corporate mobility.
EU Entry/Exit System Roll-Out Raises Questions for Irish Business Travellers
An EU factsheet confirms the phased roll-out of the Entry/Exit System, which records biometric data of non-EU visitors entering Schengen. While Ireland is not in Schengen, Irish citizens and resident non-EU staff who travel for work will face new enrolment steps at continental airports. Companies should brief travellers and expect slightly longer queues during the transition.