UK plans tougher immigration enforcement on Irish border after Belfast unrest
Dublin, London and Stormont vow joint action to curb ‘abuse’ of Common Travel Area
New AIDA report highlights 2025 trends and challenges in Ireland’s asylum system
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MRCI warns employers against sacking staff waiting for IRP renewal
An MRCI bulletin reminds employers that workers awaiting IRP card renewals have a statutory 12-week grace period to keep working. Dismissing them can trigger unfair-dismissal awards, underlining the need for robust HR checks as renewal backlogs persist.
Dublin Airport completes multi-year food-and-beverage overhaul to meet record passenger volumes
Dublin Airport has finished a €multi-million refresh of its 50 F&B outlets, increasing capacity and satisfaction ahead of record summer traffic and forthcoming EU EES checks. Travellers — including relocating staff and assignees — can expect faster service, more seating and a wider cuisine mix.
UK Competition Authority Probes Ryanair for Charging Parents to Sit with Children
The UK CMA is investigating Ryanair’s practice of charging families to sit together, with possible fines and mandatory policy changes. Any outcome will affect Irish customers and could lower ancillary costs for both leisure and corporate travellers.
Irish Labour warns new EU Returns Regulation could usher in ‘ICE-style’ detention regime
A Labour Party statement on 3 June blasted Fine Gael MEPs for supporting the EU Returns Regulation, which critics say allows warrant-less raids and long detention of migrants. Once adopted, the measure will be directly applicable in Ireland, potentially expanding detention obligations and adding to political pressure on migration. While day-to-day corporate visa channels are unchanged for now, employers are advised to watch for tighter checks and a tougher public narrative around mobility.