Irish Airports Handle 11 % More Passengers in Q1 2026, CSO Shows
European Parliament Passes New Return Regulation, Raising Stakes for Irish Border Controls
Tourism Ireland Courts German Meetings Planners in Dual-City Roadshow
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Italy Lifts Six-Month Border Checks with Slovenia—Relief for Irish Road-Freight Operators
Italy allowed border checks with Slovenia to lapse on 18 June 2026, restoring seamless Schengen travel. The move reduces transit times and costs for Irish freight and project teams that rely on the Trieste landbridge into central Europe, though future events such as the Winter Olympics could trigger fresh controls.
German Media Familiarisation Trip Showcases Ireland’s Nature & Wellness Niche
Seven German journalists completed a Tourism Ireland press trip highlighting outdoor and wellness experiences along Ireland’s south-west coast. Coverage across major German media will promote Ireland to a 4.6 million-strong audience, supporting regional air routes and the growing corporate-retreat market.
Latest processing dates show marginal improvements for Irish work-permit queues
Independent tracker Processing.ie’s 17 June refresh shows employment-permit queues edging forward by several days, with Critical Skills applications now at 2 June 2026 and ICT renewals at 16 March 2026. Visa and IRP categories remain largely unchanged. The data gives global mobility planners real-time insight into likely decision dates and highlights the ongoing backlog for appeals.
288-Bed Aparthotel Green-Lit for Dublin Docklands, Boosting Long-Stay Capacity
Dublin City Council has granted Ronan Group planning permission for a 288-bed boutique aparthotel to be run by Staycity in the Docklands. The scheme will add badly needed extended-stay capacity for corporate assignees and long-term visitors in Ireland’s capital.