EU Pushes ETIAS Launch to 2027, Giving Irish Travellers Extra Breathing Room
Ryanair Slashes Brussels Charleroi Capacity over New Passenger Tax, Redirects Jets to Other Bases
Ireland Publishes International Protection Bill 2026, Pledging ‘Most Significant Reform’ of Asylum System
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Three-Year Waiting Period for Refugee Family Reunification Heads for Cabinet Approval
The draft International Protection Bill will oblige recognised refugees to wait three years—and prove financial self-sufficiency—before sponsoring close family members. Government says the measure aligns with EU norms and eases pressure on housing; critics warn it risks harming integration and making Ireland less attractive to skilled refugees. Employers should plan for longer single-status postings and monitor any transitional rules.
Printing Glitch Prompts Recall of 21,000 Irish Passports Issued Over Christmas
A software error has rendered 21,000 Irish passports non-compliant with ICAO e-passport standards, triggering an immediate recall. Holders receive free replacements and emergency facilities have opened at Dublin Airport. Mobility managers should treat affected passports as invalid, update travel profiles and allow time for visa transfers.
VFS Global Moves New Delhi Centre Handling Irish Visas to Larger Site, Forcing Policy Updates
VFS Global has shifted its New Delhi centre that processes Irish visas to a larger Kasturba Gandhi Marg facility, effective 12 January 2026. Appointment slots move automatically, but supporting documents must reflect the new address. Irish employers need to update invitation letters and cost codes immediately to avoid processing delays.
Dáil Resumes, Putting Migration Reforms and Asylum Bill at Top of New Term Agenda
As the Dáil returns from recess, the International Protection Bill 2026 and broader migration reforms top the agenda. Fast-tracked parliamentary scheduling means employers and advisers have a narrow window to influence detail before an EU compliance deadline in June 2026. Housing supply, trade policy and aviation capacity round out a busy term that directly affects corporate mobility planning.