Garvaghy Road stand-off over Orange Order parade raises cross-border security concerns for firms operating in both jurisdictions
Torrential rain and flooding cause nationwide travel disruption in Ireland
Severe overnight storms trigger Met Éireann orange alert, flooding and transport disruption across southern and eastern Ireland
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Irish Road Hauliers Face New EU Entry/Exit System Checks on Continental Routes
The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, recording every non-EU traveller’s biometric data at Schengen borders. Irish citizens remain outside the scheme, but haulage firms that use UK or other third-country drivers must track each driver’s ‘Schengen days’ and allow extra time at ports where first-time biometric enrolment can lengthen queues. Failure to stay within the 90/180-day rule could see drivers fined or banned, disrupting supply chains.
Serious collision on Dublin’s North Wall Quay snarls access to Dublin Port and Docklands business district
A multi-vehicle crash closed part of North Wall Quay on 27 September, delaying access to Dublin Port, the Port Tunnel and the Docklands business hub. Diversions added significant journey time for airport shuttles and freight traffic, underscoring the need for contingency routing in corporate ground-transport plans.
UK updates travel advice: new ID guidance for travel between UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area
The UK government’s 26 September 2026 update to its Ireland travel-advice page clarifies that, while British and Irish citizens can still move freely under the Common Travel Area, non-visa nationals must now carry proof of UK or Irish residence when crossing. Airlines face penalties for transporting inadequately documented passengers, and companies running cross-border operations should brief staff and update travel policies. The change signals closer UK-Irish coordination on CTA enforcement and could affect visa-free business travellers as well as UK permit-holders using Dublin for short trips.
Opinion: Surge in immigration forces rethink of Ireland’s tax and welfare model
An Irish Times column warns that Ireland’s progressive tax and flat-rate welfare system may not be fiscally sustainable given record immigration. Economist David McWilliams calculates that migrant households need higher earnings here than in peer countries to be net contributors, suggesting looming policy changes that could favour higher-skill visa categories.
Dublin Bus diverts five key routes around Merrion Square South on 26 September
On 26 September 2026 Dublin Bus rerouted services 15a, 15b, 19, 23 and 24 away from Merrion Square South between 10:00 and 18:00 to accommodate an outdoor event, affecting commuter and airport-bound passengers. The short-notice change illustrates how central-city road closures can disrupt mobility for business travellers and newly arrived assignees. Companies should factor in extra travel time and adopt real-time transport-alert tools to avoid missed flights or immigration appointments.