Nigeria, July 15 -- The Irish government has announced a temporary measure allowing eligible foreign residents to travel with recently expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards until August 31, 2026, as authorities work to clear a backlog in residence permit renewals.

The arrangement, announced by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy, is aimed at non-European Economic Area (Non-EEA) nationals legally residing in Ireland whose applications to renew their residence permits are still being processed.

According to a statement issued by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Immigration, the Immigration Services Registration Office (ISRO) at Burgh Quay in Dublin is experiencing a surge in renewal applications, with processing t...