Ireland revives Christmas travel waiver for residents holding expired IRP cards
Storm Bram forces mass flight cancellations and tests Ireland’s mobility resilience
Cork Airport back to normal after Storm Bram; Dublin faces lingering knock-ons
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Ireland Issues Holiday Travel Waiver for Expired IRP Cards
Ireland will allow legally resident non-EEA nationals to travel on recently expired IRP cards between 8 December 2025 and 31 January 2026, provided they have applied for renewal and carry a Travel Confirmation Notice. The waiver mitigates backlog-related delays and offers certainty for holiday travel and business assignments.
Storm Bram Grounds Over 40 Flights and Shakes Ireland’s Holiday Travel Plans
Storm Bram’s 160 km/h winds forced the cancellation of more than 40 flights at Dublin alone on 9 December, with knock-on delays at Cork, Shannon and Knock airports and multiple ferry routes. The disruption underscores the need for robust contingency plans for business travelers and assignees in Ireland during the winter storm season.