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Department updates employment-permit queue: Critical Skills now at 14 April applications
DETE’s 5 May 2026 bulletin shows that Critical Skills permit files from 14 April are now being processed, while general permits lag back to early March. Although the headline numbers signal gradual improvement, general and review queues remain lengthy, reinforcing the need for employers to plan assignments well in advance and to leverage schemes such as Trusted Partner status.
Ryanair April traffic up 5 % but airline trims Dublin schedule over passenger-cap dispute
Ryanair reported 19.3 million passengers in April 2026—up 5 % year-on-year—but simultaneously announced that it will cut almost 10 % of its planned summer flights from Dublin because of the airport’s 32 million-passenger cap. The move could tighten capacity and raise fares on key European business routes, signalling to multinationals that Irish connectivity is not guaranteed under current regulations.
Dublin Castle closes to visitors until year-end to host EU Presidency events
Dublin Castle—normally a major draw for international tourists—closed on 5 May 2026 and will stay shuttered until the end of the year so that Ireland can host meetings tied to its EU Council Presidency. The move shifts visitor traffic, tightens hotel supply on summit dates and will trigger intermittent security cordons, all of which global mobility planners must factor into upcoming trips to Dublin.
Revenue seizes €120 k in drugs, alcohol and counterfeits at Rosslare, Dublin and Midlands depots
Revenue’s latest week-long enforcement drive seized more than €120,000 in illicit drugs, alcohol and counterfeit goods moving through Rosslare Europort, Dublin and the Midlands. The heightened inspections point to stricter border enforcement ahead of the summer travel rush, with potential delays for freight and personal shipments entering Ireland.