HERE are the SEVEN updates to DFA travel advice this week

Destination	Update
Belgium	Travel Alert added relating to a national strike planned for Tuesday 12 May and is expected to have a major impact on air travel and public transport.
Britain	Terrorism in the Safety & security tab updated to reflect that The British authorities currently place the terrorist threat level for Britain at “SEVERE”, the fourth highest alert level out of five. Previous to this change the threat was at “substantial”, the third highest alert level.
Germany	General Travel Advice and Border Controls updated advisingTravellers subjected to checks at German borders or points of entry from its Schengen neighbours has been extended from March 2026 until September 2026.
Kuwait	Travel Alert updated relating to Middle East Crisis
Monaco	General updates to advise Monaco is not part of the EU or EEA a European Health Insurance Card will not be accepted. Terrorism updated and a new heading added for Dress Code.
Qatar	Travel Alert updated relating to Middle East Crisis
United Arab Emirates	Travel Alert updated relating to Middle East Crisis

For non irish passport holders, the new ETA for England costs #20 and lasts two years, the ETIAS for Europe cost €20 and lasts three years.

The Department recently updated advice on the introduction of England’s ETA: The new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for people travelling to, or transiting through Britain, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man from outside the Common Travel Area. Irish citizens, including Irish dual citizens, do not need and therefore are ineligible to apply for an ETA. Under entry requirements, you must present a valid Irish passport at border control to demonstrate that you are exempt from the ETA requirement.

You are advised to check your passport validity, and where necessary, apply for an Irish passport, well in advance of any travel. Where travel is required owing to an emergency, Irish citizens, including Irish dual citizens, who are not in possession of a valid Irish passport can contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate for advice.

Further information on the ETA is available at Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the Overview – GOV.UK

There is no change to entry requirements for travellers coming to Ireland without transiting through the London.