Travel/ living in Ireland

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They kept changing their mind about teh common travel area and whether passports are needed to travel to Ireland so I don't know what the latest is? I know airlines will normally need photo ID but if not flying there do you need and children need a passport?

Also I read somewhere that if adults and children aged 12 and over have some sort of ID card if they are living or staying there long term?

Anyone know?

Not sure about the living but it will depend on which airline you are flying with regarding what ID you need. Ryanair for example only accept passports/National ID cards. No driving licenses.

I would be going by boat

Found this on Stena Line so check with your ferry operator. Is probably under their FAQs on website.

I?m a British/Irish Citizen. Do I need a passport to travel?

British or Irish citizens travelling on our Irish Sea routes do not need a passport to travel to Britain or Ireland but are advised to take a form of identity. A driving licence, citizenship card or utility bill will usually suffice. A birth certificate will provide adequate proof of identity for your child to travel on our sailings.

Remember that the name on your passport must match the name on your booking, otherwise you may not be able to travel and your insurance may be invalid. Other passport holders should check with the relevant embassy regarding passport and visa requirements.

Hope that helps.