The asylum process in Ireland

Refugees and asylum seekers
This document describes the process for seeking asylum in Ireland and services for refugees in Ireland.

Coming to Ireland as an asylum seeker or refugee
This document describes asylum seekers, Convention and Programme refugees, and people given leave to remain in Ireland.

Applying for refugee status in Ireland
There are various important rules and processes involved in applying for refugee status in Ireland.

Rights and obligations of asylum seekers in Ireland
Asylum seekers and those applying for declarations for refugees in Ireland have certain legal rights. They also have important obligations. Find out about these rights and obligations.

If your application for refugee status in Ireland is refused
This document describes the appeals process in the event that your application for refugee status in Ireland is refused.

Withdrawing from the asylum process in Ireland
This document describes the procedures you should follow if you are withdrawing your application for refugee status or your appeal in the event of refusal of refugee status.

Eurodac system
The Eurodac system was established by the European Union for the comparison of fingerprints of asylum applicants and illegal immigrants.

Dublin Convention
This document provides an outline of the Dublin Convention, which provides a mechanism for determining which country is responsible for examining an application for refugee status.

Investigation of applications for refugee status in Ireland by the Refugee Applications Commissioner
An outline of the interview process for asylum seekers in seeking refugee status in Ireland is provided.

Decisions made by the Minister for Justice in relation to refugee status
This document describes the role of the Minister forJustice, Equality and Law Reform in the granting of refugee status and the legal rights of someone so granted refugee status.