Revenue removes seized cocaine-smuggling vessel MV Matthew from Port of Cork
Dublin Airport Passenger-Cap Act Signed, Clearing Path for Growth Beyond 32 Million
Ireland Allows Temporary Travel With Expired IRP Cards Amid Renewal Backlog
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Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Lifted as President Signs Capacity Act into Law
President Connolly has enacted the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act 2026, giving the Transport Minister power to revoke the 32 million-passenger limit. Accelerated environmental assessments will precede a formal order, paving the way for major infrastructure expansion and increased flight capacity. The change is expected to improve route availability and reduce travel costs for businesses operating in and through Ireland.
EU Justice & Home Affairs Ministers Convene in Dublin; Local Travel Advisories Issued
The Irish EU Presidency hosted JHA ministers in Dublin on 16-17 July, prompting city-centre traffic restrictions but also advancing talks on migration returns and data-sharing. Companies faced short-term travel disruption and should monitor forthcoming EU proposals that could reshape border procedures.
European Ports Alliance Ministers Meet in Dublin to Tackle Drug Trafficking Threat
EU and Irish ministers met at Dublin Port to strengthen the European Ports Alliance, approving €1.3 million for new inspection and data-sharing projects aimed at stopping drug trafficking without slowing legitimate freight. Irish exporters should expect tighter, tech-driven controls but also new ‘trusted trader’ benefits.
Latest Employment-Permit Processing Dates Highlight April Backlog for Renewals
DETE’s 17 July update shows employment-permit renewals are still being processed from early April, exposing multinational staff to potential overstay complications. New Critical Skills permits move faster, but HR teams should allow a 16-week buffer for renewals until backlogs ease.