Ireland conducts second mass-deportation charter of 2026, removes 63 South Africans
Six Irish airspace closures in 2026 blamed on air-traffic-control staffing gaps
Galway Chamber warns Dublin Airport passenger-cap bill risks regional imbalance
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Ireland joins EU talks on emergency support for citizens amid escalating Middle-East conflict
At an emergency EU meeting on 1 March, Ireland helped draft contingency plans for evacuating citizens from the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes. The DFA urges Irish nationals in the region to shelter in place and register for updates; companies should review evacuation logistics.
Ireland operates second 2026 deportation charter, removing 63 South Africans
A government-chartered aircraft removed 63 South African nationals from Ireland overnight, marking the State’s second mass-deportation flight of 2026. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said charters are now a “routine” enforcement tool as Ireland doubles down on illegal stayers and foreign offenders. The trend underscores the importance for employers and travellers of maintaining compliant immigration status.
New employment-permit salary thresholds kick in, raising minimum pay for foreign hires
Ireland’s first MAR increases under the Employment-Permit Roadmap take effect today. New and renewal applications must meet a €36,605 floor (General) or €40,904 (Critical Skills), with special graduate and sectoral rates. The change raises hiring costs but strengthens Ireland’s positioning for highly-skilled international talent.
Met Éireann issues nationwide rain and gale warnings, travellers warned of airport and road delays
Heavy rain and gale-force winds are battering Ireland today, with Met Éireann warnings in place for key western and southern counties and a marine gale alert nationwide. Although airports remain operational, travellers should expect slower journeys and possible flight delays.
Government launches nationwide Intreo ‘Work & Skills’ roadshows to connect employers with talent
From 2–13 March the Social Protection Department will stage 40 Intreo Work & Skills events nationwide, giving employers rapid access to candidates—including newly arrived migrants—and offering on-site guidance on permits and training. The initiative supports faster labour-market integration for international assignees and their families.