Ireland sets phased salary-threshold hikes for all work-permit categories, first rise due 1 March 2026
CSO figures show 16 % drop in immigration—but work-permit demand remains robust
Consular Forum focuses on crisis-response lessons for Irish citizens abroad
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U.S. proposal could force Irish ESTA travellers to hand over five-years of social-media history
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security wants to make five years of social-media history and extensive biographical data mandatory for Irish citizens using the ESTA visa-waiver system. If adopted, the rule will add time, cost and privacy concerns to corporate and leisure travel, forcing Irish companies to rethink compliance protocols and employee training.
Ireland hosts 2025 Consular Forum to bolster crisis support for citizens overseas
At Dublin’s Consular Forum, the Department of Foreign Affairs urged closer cooperation between government, NGOs and business to protect the record number of Irish citizens travelling and working overseas. New best-practice guidance and digital tools will shape how companies prepare for crises and fulfil duty-of-care obligations.
CSO data show 16 % drop in immigration to Ireland amid post-pandemic adjustment
New CSO figures reveal that immigration to Ireland fell by 16 % in the year to April 2025, driven largely by fewer arrivals from Ukraine. While net migration is still positive, the data signal a cooling period that could ease some short-term pressure on services—but employers say labour shortages remain acute.
Government criticised over ‘low inspection rate’ for Stamp 2 student-visa holders
Sinn Féin says the government’s limited inspections of English-language schools undermine the integrity of Stamp 2 student visas. Calls for tighter compliance could lead to more audits, digital attendance tracking and new employer obligations in 2026.