Ireland Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainian and Other Beneficiaries to March 2027
Brazil Opens its Doors: Visa-Free Entry for Irish Citizens from February 2026
Government Activates Charter Flight Plan to Repatriate Vulnerable Irish Citizens from Gulf Region
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Tourism Ireland Leverages ITB Berlin to Court Global Operators and Boost Inbound Business
Opening day of ITB Berlin (3 March 2026) saw Tourism Ireland host 21 domestic suppliers, using the world’s biggest travel trade fair to ink deals that will feed inbound visitor pipelines through 2027. The push supports Ireland’s diversification strategy and promises better airlift and pricing leverage for corporate travel into Ireland.
Cross-Border Policing Summit Pledges Tighter Controls on Illegal Movements Across the Common Travel Area
At a 2 March cross-border policing conference in Cavan, Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan unveiled plans to strengthen Operation Sonnet and tighten controls on illegal movements through the Common Travel Area. Enhanced data-sharing, updated proceeds-of-crime laws and more joint Garda/PSNI operations aim to curb human-smuggling and trafficking. Companies moving staff or goods across the border are advised to review compliance procedures as spot-checks rise.
Government Trade Forum Convenes to Safeguard Irish Commerce and Mobility Amid Gulf Unrest
Ireland’s Government Trade Forum met on 2 March to analyse how Gulf instability could affect trade flows and corporate travel. Chaired by Minister Helen McEntee, the forum mapped contingency plans for supply chains, discussed EU–US tariff developments and reviewed new overseas offices designed to help exporters and mobile staff diversify markets. Businesses should brace for rerouted flights, higher travel costs and fast-evolving risk assessments.
Ireland Debuts Airborne 5G Emergency Network at Mobile World Congress, Signalling Future of ‘Connected Travel’
At MWC26 on 2 March, Ireland unveiled an airborne 5G platform able to restore broadband over disaster zones or disrupted airports. While the immediate benefit is faster coordination for emergency services, the technology could soon support airlines and passengers during diversions or infrastructure outages, reinforcing Ireland’s position at the forefront of resilient travel tech.
Stormont Motion Calls for Harmonised Admissions to Boost All-Island Student Mobility Ahead of Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency
On 2 March, Northern Ireland Assembly members pressed for joint work with Dublin to maximise Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency and to harmonise CAO/UCAS admissions. The aim: eliminate administrative barriers that hamper cross-border student mobility and, by extension, graduate recruitment for businesses operating on both sides of the border.