Ireland Issues Holiday Travel Waiver for Expired IRP Cards
Storm Bram Grounds Over 40 Flights and Shakes Ireland’s Holiday Travel Plans
Ireland Toughens Citizenship Rules for Refugees: Five-Year Residency Now Required
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Holiday Relief: Ireland Lets Non-EEA Residents Travel on Expired IRP Cards Until 31 January 2026
Non-EEA residents awaiting a renewed Irish Residence Permit can travel from 8 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 using their expired card plus a special Travel Confirmation Notice and proof of renewal. The temporary fix averts holiday-season disruption for tens of thousands of work-permit holders and their families.
Storm Bram Triggers Status-Orange Warnings and Mobility Disruptions Across Ireland
Storm Bram’s severe winds and rain prompt Status Orange alerts for much of Ireland on 8-9 December, threatening flight, ferry, rail and road operations. Employers should activate travel-risk protocols and expect delays, diversions and possible cancellations, particularly for Tuesday morning departures.
EU Justice Council Agrees Common Returns Policy; Ireland Secures Access to Migration Support Toolbox
At the JHA Council on 8 December, EU ministers – with Ireland’s backing – agreed a common position on a new EU returns system and safe-country lists. The deal sets the stage for faster deportations and tighter border checks by mid-2026, while Ireland gains priority access to EU migration-management support.