133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will be issuing updated travel advice for people intending to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15451/25]

Sentiment score: 0.15

Does the Tánaiste intend to issue updated travel advice to those planning to travel to the United States? There has been much talk this week, naturally, about tariffs, etc., and the impact of what could come down the line tomorrow. There have been some changes, however, particularly with the new Administration in the United States, and some people have come across difficulties when travelling to the United States. Does the Tánaiste's Department intend to issue any updated travel advice?

Sentiment score: 0.24

To add additional context, in recent weeks I have been contacted by people and received reports of them attempting to travel to the United States from Dublin and Shannon, with electronic system for travel authorization, ESTA, visas and without any criminal conviction or criminal record. There seems to be no reason for them not to have gained entry into the United States. I appreciate it is for the United States immigration service to deal with matters such as this but there are questions there, particularly when our citizens seem to be going by the rules that have been laid out by the United States. Will the Tánaiste liaise with his counterpart in the United States or with the US Embassy here in Ireland? We have an excellent relationship with that country. There is a two-way flow, as the Tánaiste mentioned, not just in terms of trade but between our peoples. It is crucial that Irish people can travel to the Unites States for both pleasure and business. There must be a certainty that if people have an ESTA and have abided by the rules, they will get into the US.

Sentiment score: 0.40

I will be in touch with the Tánaiste's office regarding particular cases where persons were denied entry into the United States from Dublin and Shannon. I have spoken to other Oireachtas Members who have received similar reports. I thank the Tánaiste for his response and his work on this matter.

Sentiment score: 0.12