Government Opens €17.5 Million Emigrant Support Programme for 2026/27
EU Delays ETIAS Roll-Out to 2027, Giving Irish Firms More Time to Prepare
Ryanair Pulls 1.1 Million Seats from Brussels Charleroi, Citing New Eco-Tax
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Asylum Seekers Pitch Tents at Dublin Department to Demand Regularisation
A protest camp in central Dublin is demanding an amnesty for long-term asylum seekers, reigniting debate over Ireland’s direct-provision system. The action coincides with legislative moves to speed asylum decisions and could reshape the available workforce if concessions are made.
Viral Post Warns Indian Students About Job Prospects in Ireland
A widely shared Reddit testimonial, reported by The Times of India, paints a bleak employment picture for non-EU graduates in Ireland, citing a squeeze on work-permit sponsorship. The post could deter future Indian enrolments, shrinking a key talent pipeline for Irish tech employers.
EU Pushes ETIAS Launch to 2027, Giving Irish Travellers Extra Breathing Room
Brussels has shifted the mandatory ETIAS start date to April 2027, giving companies, airlines and travellers an extra year and a half to prepare for the new online travel permit. The delay reduces short-term compliance pressure for Irish firms moving staff across Schengen, but planning work—system upgrades, policy updates and employee education—should continue.
Ryanair Slashes Brussels Charleroi Capacity over New Passenger Tax, Redirects Jets to Other Bases
Reacting to Belgium’s new €3 passenger tax, Ryanair will cut 10 % of flights at Brussels Charleroi from April and redeploy aircraft elsewhere in Europe. Irish firms that rely on the Dublin–Charleroi link may face reduced frequency, higher fares and longer journey times.