Latest processing dates show marginal improvements for Irish work-permit queues
288-Bed Aparthotel Green-Lit for Dublin Docklands, Boosting Long-Stay Capacity
Government clears path to lift Dublin Airport’s 32-million passenger cap
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Government Moves to Scrap Dublin Airport’s 32-Million Passenger Cap
Cabinet has approved the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, empowering the Transport Minister to remove the long-standing 32 million-passenger cap once an environmental review is complete. Lifting the ceiling should unlock new routes, attract further foreign investment and improve Ireland’s air-connectivity for business and leisure travel.
Hotels Exit Refugee Contracts, Returning Beds to Irish Tourism Market
More than 90 hotels in Kerry—and dozens elsewhere—have ended government leases for Ukrainian-refugee housing, freeing thousands of beds for tourists and business travellers just before the summer peak. The Department of Justice plans to phase out all commercial refugee contracts by March 2027, easing Ireland’s accommodation crunch.
CSO: Irish Residents Took 3.1 Million Outbound Trips in Q1 2026
New CSO statistics show Irish residents took 3.1 million overseas trips in the first quarter of 2026, 5 % more than a year earlier. Business travel’s share edged higher to 7 %, confirming that corporate mobility is firmly back to pre-pandemic levels and amplifying pressure on air and hotel capacity.
Enterprise Ireland Leads 40-Company Trade Mission to Manchester
Enterprise Ireland has kicked off a 40-company trade mission to Manchester as Irish exports to the UK reach record levels. Multiple Irish firms announced new North-of-England offices, highlighting sustained cross-border staff mobility and the need for predictable post-Brexit travel frameworks.