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Irish Refugee Council

The Irish Refugee Council Information Hub contains the following information surrounding the international protection procedure:

  • What is international protection?
  • What steps are involved in the protection process?
  • How long does the process take?
  • Will a lawyer help me?
  • What should I expect during my substantive interview?
  • What are my rights and entitlements after I receive status?
  • Can the IPO prioritise my case?
  • What is the Safe country concept / accelerated procedure?
  • Is my country a "safe country"?
  • What is the Dublin III procedure?
  • What is the inadmissibility procedure?
 

The Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre also provides early legal advice and representation to people in the early stages of the asylum process and legal representation to people with status who are applying for Family Reunification.