Dáil clashes over plan allowing detention of children under revised International Protection Bill
Government roadmap lifts Irish employment-permit salary floors from 1 March; processing delays persist
High Court awards damages to asylum seekers left homeless, setting precedent for 50 similar claims
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Consumer watchdog urges deregulation to let Uber-style ride-hailing expand across Ireland
The CCPC recommends allowing private drivers to offer app-based ride-hailing services nationwide, citing consumer frustration with taxi shortages. Deregulation would align Ireland with other European markets and could lower corporate travel costs, but faces resistance from taxi unions and requires National Transport Authority approval.
New CSO Data Shows 84,100 Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection Still in Ireland
A new CSO ‘Arrivals from Ukraine’ release estimates that 84,100 Ukrainian refugees were still living in Ireland at the start of February 2026. The refined methodology cross-checks tax, education and welfare records to give policymakers a clearer picture of where beneficiaries live and work, guiding accommodation, schooling and labour-market planning.
Ireland Extends Carry-On Allowance to All Aer Lingus Regional Flights
From 3 March 2026, Aer Lingus will apply its 10 kg cabin-bag policy to all Aer Lingus Regional flights, giving domestic and short-haul passengers the same allowance as mainline services. Saver-fare customers can still check the bag free or pay to carry it on, while higher-tier fares and elite members keep complimentary cabin rights. The harmonised rules simplify connections and remove a pain-point for business travellers using Ireland’s regional network.