Aeronautical Information Publication update clarifies passport-free travel within Common Travel Area
ISD stops issuing receipt letters for posted immigration documents
High Court issues sweeping practice direction for asylum, immigration and citizenship cases
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Government’s new Diaspora Strategy pledges stronger pre-departure support for Irish emigrants
Ireland’s Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030, unveiled on 14 May 2026, focuses on better pre-departure information, arrival assistance and eventual repatriation support for Irish citizens moving overseas. The plan should make corporate assignments abroad more sustainable and help preserve links to Ireland’s talent pool.
Ireland launches new Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 in New York
Dublin has launched its Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030, outlining 23 commitments to better support Irish citizens and descendants overseas and to smooth pathways for those returning home. Key pledges include faster passport and consular services, new funding for welfare centres and pilot ‘landing pads’ for start-ups. The plan matters to global-mobility and HR teams because it tackles practical hurdles—from document turnaround times to employment-permit alignment—that affect Irish talent moving in and out of the State.
Department of Foreign Affairs sets 2026-2029 strategy with focus on passports, consular modernisation and EU Presidency
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Department published its 2026-2029 strategic plan, putting passport-service speed, visa-process digitisation and real-time performance reporting at the heart of consular reform. Targets include 10-day passport issuance, online document uploads for dependants and biometric kiosks in embassies—changes that promise smoother, faster mobility for companies relocating staff to and from Ireland.
Eurostat: refusals of entry at EU borders rose 7.1 % in 2025; report flags implications for Irish ports and airports
EU statistics published on 12 May reveal a 7.1 % rise in refusals of entry during 2025, coinciding with the phased implementation of the biometric Entry/Exit System. Irish airports saw a smaller but notable increase, highlighting the need for clearer visa guidance and longer connection buffers for non-EU business travellers. The trend underscores the importance of robust document checks as Ireland gears up for ETIAS in 2026.