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EU Court Ruling on Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Expected 15 October

EU Court Ruling on Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Expected 15 October

The CJEU will rule on 15 October on whether Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap must be applied when allocating slots. The case stems from airlines’ 2024 challenge and could restrict or enable future growth just as the Irish transport minister weighs raising the cap to 40 million. The outcome will directly affect seat capacity, fares and corporate travel planning for 2027.

Oct 1, 2026
Employment-Permit Backlogs Narrow Further as DETE Publishes 30 September Processing Dates

Employment-Permit Backlogs Narrow Further as DETE Publishes 30 September Processing Dates

DETE’s 30 September dashboard shows CSEP files only one week old under review, ICT applications filed the previous day already queued and GEP cases at late August. The accelerated processing reflects ongoing digital reforms and gives Ireland a competitive edge in sourcing critical talent. Companies should leverage the speed while ensuring application completeness and noting that appeals still face lengthy waits.

Oct 1, 2026

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