Irish Immigration Service publishes weekly visa-decision table, highlights processing dates for business and employment visas
Irish Visa Office publishes latest processing dates and decisions, highlights continuing backlog
Employment Permit section updates processing queue: Critical Skills files from 12 October now in review
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DETE update shows employment-permit decisions now inside five weeks for Critical Skills route
DETE’s 20 October dashboard shows Critical Skills permits now being processed on 12 October filings, with General permits on 16 September and ICT permits on 14 October. The digital overhaul has cut average wait times by more than 50 %, making Ireland a faster landing spot for highly-skilled hires—though reviews and employer-ratio checks can still add delays.
CSO ‘Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026’ report shows net migration at 92 000, highest since 2007
Ireland recorded net migration of 92 000 in the year to April 2026, according to the CSO’s newly released ‘Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026’, marking the highest inflow since 2007. The surge, led by Indian and Filipino professionals, underscores Ireland’s pull for skilled labour but is likely to sharpen policy discussions on housing, salary thresholds and regional development.
daa International wins contract to build and run VIP terminal at Washington Dulles, showcasing Irish aviation expertise
Dublin-based daa International has secured a long-term agreement to design, build and operate a VIP passenger terminal at Washington Dulles Airport. The October 20 win cements Ireland’s reputation for premium aviation services and may translate into new concierge-travel offerings for Irish-US business travellers once the facility opens in 2028.
Evening flow-control restriction at Dublin Airport triggers 30-40-minute knock-on delays
A 35-minute flow-control restriction at Dublin Airport on the evening of 19 October caused average delays of roughly 40 minutes and minor overnight knock-ons for transatlantic services. The event, logged by AirStatus, highlights how slim runway margins can disrupt business travel and complicate EU261 liability for employers arranging tight connections.
Irish Ferries cancels 16:30 Cherbourg–Dublin sailing; offers land-bridge re-routing for 500 passengers
Irish Ferries cancelled Monday’s 16:30 Cherbourg–Dublin sailing, redirecting passengers to earlier or land-bridge options and triggering potential customs-clearance delays for freight and relocating staff. The incident underscores the fragility of direct France–Ireland links during the busy bank-holiday period.
Shannon Airport forecasts 50 000 passengers over bank-holiday weekend, issues early-arrival guidance
Shannon Airport expects more than 50 000 passengers—a nine-per-cent year-on-year rise—across the October bank-holiday weekend, and is urging travellers to arrive two to three hours before departure. The growth highlights Shannon’s emergence as a viable alternative hub but will test border-control and ground-transfer capacity.
Department of Enterprise posts latest employment-permit processing dates as of 19 October 2026
DETE’s 19 October update shows Critical Skills permit applications filed on 9 October are now being processed, with General Employment Permits at 14 September and renewals at 29 July. The figures indicate slight improvement following new hires and IT upgrades, but GEP and appeal backlogs remain significant. Businesses hiring non-EEA staff should adjust onboarding timelines, consider Trusted Partner status and watch for further list and salary-threshold changes.