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Dáil clashes over plan allowing detention of children under revised International Protection Bill
Opposition parties condemned a clause in the International Protection Bill that would permit, in limited circumstances, the detention of minors during identity checks. Government insists the measure simply mirrors EU rules and is hedged with safeguards. The Bill accelerates asylum processing to six months in total and extends the wait for family reunification to three years. Businesses could benefit from quicker decisions but face reputational risks as human-rights groups mobilise against the legislation.
Government roadmap lifts Irish employment-permit salary floors from 1 March; processing delays persist
Ireland will raise all employment-permit salary thresholds on 1 March 2026—General EPs to €36,605, Critical Skills EPs to €40,904 (graduates) and €68,911 (experienced), and ICT permits to €49,523. A special lower threshold is created for recent graduates. HR teams must adjust budgets and documentation quickly. Despite reforms, processing waits remain 6–14 weeks for some categories and IRP renewals are running three months, so early filing is essential.
High Court awards damages to asylum seekers left homeless, setting precedent for 50 similar claims
A High Court judge ordered the State to compensate two asylum seekers who were street-homeless for 63–71 days in 2023, finding a breach of EU reception-conditions law. Around 50 similar claims are pending. The ruling may increase State accommodation costs and places pressure on the Government to prevent future shortfalls, indirectly benefiting employers who rely on timely support services for international recruits.
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.