Brazil Scraps Short-Stay Visa for Irish Citizens Under Ordinance 18/2026
Ireland Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Beneficiaries to March 2027
Record February Sees Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Jump 9.7 %, Underscoring Need to Lift Capacity Cap
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Dublin Airport Closes Runway 10R/28L for Urgent Taxiway Repair After Heavy Rainfall
An ‘urgent repair’ has shut the taxiway serving Dublin Airport’s main Runway 10R/28L from 9 March to 12 March 2026 after storm damage. Airlines are rerouting traffic to secondary runways, and minor delays are possible, especially for peak-hour departures. Passengers should arrive early and monitor flight updates.
Government Reviews Controversial Timetable Change on Donegal–Dublin PSO Air Route
Facing backlash over the loss of a crucial midday rotation, Ireland’s Department of Transport is reviewing the new Donegal–Dublin PSO timetable and will make recommendations within a fortnight. Businesses and healthcare charities say the planned 06:30/20:30 schedule threatens regional mobility and economic activity.
Brazil scraps short-stay visa requirement for Irish citizens
Effective this week, Irish citizens can enter Brazil for up to 90 days without a visa under Ordinance 18/2026. The waiver slashes cost and lead time for short business travel, but companies must still police the 90-day limit and ensure workers on paid assignments obtain the correct permits.
Dublin Airport reports nearly 10 % passenger surge in February
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport rose 9.7 % year-on-year in February 2026, continuing a double-digit recovery trend. The data bolsters calls to lift the 32 million-passenger cap and signals stronger seat supply for business travel—though travellers should brace for short-term infrastructure strain.
Urgent taxiway repairs close Dublin’s main runway for 72 hours
Runway 10R/28L at Dublin Airport is offline from 9–12 March for emergency taxiway resurfacing after heavy rain damage. Flights continue on the secondary runway, but schedule tweaks and potential knock-on delays make it essential for travellers and shippers to reconfirm plans.
Donegal–Dublin public-service flight timetable under review after backlash
After protests from medical and business users, the Department of Transport is reassessing the new Donegal–Dublin PSO schedule that removes the midday flight. A recommendation is due within two weeks, leaving regional travellers and employers in limbo.