Foreign business travel to Ireland surges 27 % as CSO releases January 2026 visitor data
Equality watchdog slams rushed Dáil debate on sweeping Immigration Bill
UK digitises Right-of-Abode certificates, affecting Irish-born British citizens and carriers from Dublin
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Electronic Travel Authorisation now mandatory for non-Irish nationals transiting UK to Jersey
From 26 February 2026 non-British, non-Irish travellers transiting the UK en route to Jersey must hold a UK ETA, according to revised Visit Jersey guidance. The change affects multinational staff and dependants flying from Ireland via London airports and adds a new compliance step to Channel-Islands business trips.
UK ETA enforcement begins: Irish carriers start 'no permission, no boarding' era
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation is now fully enforceable. From 25 February 2026, airlines at Irish airports must deny boarding to any non-visa-national without an approved ETA, though Irish citizens remain exempt. The move tightens carrier liability, adds an extra step for foreign residents in Ireland who travel to Britain and signals the UK’s shift toward fully-digital border controls.
Parliamentary statement confirms stricter passport rules for dual Irish-British citizens
A written statement to Parliament on 25 February confirms that dual Irish-British nationals can no longer rely on a foreign passport plus ETA. From now on they must travel with a UK or Irish passport, or a digital Certificate of Entitlement, otherwise airlines will refuse carriage. The change tightens compliance for frequent cross-channel travellers and requires Irish employers to review staff passport portfolios.
Fingal Council puts brakes on Dublin Airport cargo-village expansion
Fingal County Council has stalled Dublin Airport’s Eastlands Cargo Village, seeking extensive additional information on traffic, design and integration with other infrastructure. The pause delays plans to expand customs and warehouse capacity that industry hoped would relieve freight bottlenecks, with knock-on effects for exporters relying on next-day air cargo.
EU Visa Working Party reviews digital Schengen visa prototype – Irish external-border issues flagged
EU documents dated 25 February reveal progress toward a digital Schengen visa and highlight Ireland’s push for tighter data-sharing with the UK ETA system. The discussions foreshadow faster visa processing for Irish-based travellers but also greater cross-border monitoring, underscoring the importance of matching Irish, UK and EU immigration statuses.
Tourism Ireland completes four-city U.S. sales mission to lock in 2026 group travel
Tourism Ireland and 14 industry partners concluded a four-city U.S. sales mission on 25 February, meeting hundreds of travel advisors to secure group and incentive bookings for 2026. The drive supports record transatlantic seat capacity and aims to lock in high-value visitors before competitors secure peak-season hotel inventory.