Council of Europe migration declaration gives Ireland wider discretion on deportations
Justice Minister signals tougher asylum stance, says Ireland must cut applications
DAA hits back at Ryanair in row over €5.6 billion Dublin Airport expansion and passenger charges
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Aeronautical Information Publication update clarifies passport-free travel within Common Travel Area
The Irish Aviation Authority’s 14 May 2026 AIP amendment explicitly confirms that Irish and UK citizens do not need a passport when travelling entirely within the Common Travel Area. The update also refreshes visa-exemption lists and embeds public-health rules, prompting airlines and corporates to adjust ID policies.
ISD stops issuing receipt letters for posted immigration documents
Effective 14 May 2026, ISD will no longer issue acknowledgement letters when applicants post supplementary immigration documents. Applicants must rely on registered-post tracking or upload files through the online portal. The change should speed up case processing but removes a familiar audit trail for employers.
High Court issues sweeping practice direction for asylum, immigration and citizenship cases
A new High Court Practice Direction (HC140) signed on 14 May 2026 revamps the management of asylum, immigration and citizenship judicial-review cases. It introduces fixed weekly lists, strict filing deadlines and heightened disclosure duties—measures expected to shorten case times and add predictability for employers and migrants alike.
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.