Ireland Updates Employment Permit Processing Dates, Prioritises Critical Skills and ICT Permits
Storm Austen Grounds Flights and Snarls Morning Commutes Across Ireland
Storm Austen prompts Status Orange rain warnings for Dublin region
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Dublin Airport braces for 469,000 passengers over bank-holiday weekend
With schools off and a bank holiday on 28 October, Dublin Airport will handle nearly half a million passengers between 23–26 October, potentially lengthening queues and straining ground transport.
Irish Work-Permit Queues Shorten as DETE Updates Processing Dates
DETE’s 22 October 2026 dashboard shows Critical Skills and ICT permit queues down to roughly one week, while GEPs are at five weeks and appeals remain backlogged. Faster decisions will ease staffing for multinationals, but employers should still plan months ahead for non-critical roles.
Storm Austen Triggers Orange Warnings and Potential Transport Disruption Nationwide
Met Éireann’s Status Orange rain alert for 22-23 October warns of flooding and public-transport delays as Storm Austen moves in. Employers are urged to review travel plans, with Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Dublin Airport all signalling possible short-notice disruptions.