High Court quashes asylum refusal over interviewer bias
Inbound tourism rebounds 27 % in January—business travel share holds at 18 %
Aer Lingus ends driver's-licence travel: passports now mandatory on Ireland–UK flights
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UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation now fully enforced – new headaches for Irish departure points
The UK’s ETA scheme became fully mandatory today. Non-visa nationals departing Irish airports and ports for the UK without an approved ETA will be denied boarding, and carriers face hefty fines. Irish citizens remain exempt, but employers must ensure foreign staff and dual nationals obtain ETAs or carry proof of exemption to avoid trip disruption.
Government unveils €45 m Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030
Ireland’s new Regional Airports Programme allocates €45 million through 2030 and widens eligibility to airports handling up to three million passengers, including Shannon. The funding supports safety, sustainability and PSO routes, boosting regional business connectivity and easing pressure on Dublin Airport.
Launch of EU Entry/Exit System in March triggers biometric checks – what Irish travellers need to know
Romania’s 2 March switch-on of the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System marks another step towards full Schengen-wide rollout by April–September 2026. Irish nationals entering mainland Europe will have fingerprints and facial images recorded and their stay automatically counted, raising compliance stakes for frequent travellers.
ETIAS launch delayed to 2027, saving Irish travellers €7 fee – for now
The EU has pushed back the start of its paid ETIAS travel authorisation to 2027 because the underpinning Entry/Exit System is running late. Irish holidaymakers avoid the €7 fee for at least another year, but companies should still plan for its eventual introduction.