Ireland expands Employment Permit Occupations Lists as new regulations take effect
Irish Embassy in Nairobi outsources visa filing to VFS Global
Government publishes Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030 with new migrant-integration goals
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State of Schengen report confirms late-2026 ETIAS launch—Irish travel managers urged to prepare now
The European Commission has fixed the ETIAS start window for October–December 2026, giving Irish airlines and employers 17 months to integrate the new authorisation into booking and check-in systems. Non-EU, visa-exempt staff based in Ireland will need the €20 permit for trips to Schengen countries, while carriers face penalties for boarding passengers without it. Early planning is essential to avoid disruption once enforcement begins.
Ireland finalises logistics for its July–December 2026 EU Council Presidency, promising smooth entry for 30,000 visiting delegates
With six weeks to go, Ireland has confirmed the venues, security plan and fast-track visa arrangements for the 22 informal ministerial meetings that will take place during its EU Council Presidency (July–December 2026). Around 30,000 delegates will travel to Ireland, putting pressure on hotels and transport but creating significant business-travel demand and economic uplift. Companies should lock in accommodation, watch for road closures and leverage the Presidency to engage on Single-Market and mobility policy.