Asylum Information Database 2023 Update: Ireland country report

Country

Ireland

Title

Asylum Information Database 2023 Update: Ireland country report

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Year

2023

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Civil Society Organisation

Institution

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) and Ireland, Irish Refugee Council

Thematic focus

Integration & inclusion

Groups

Refugees & asylum seekers

Key findings

The report describes ongoing challenges in Ireland's asylum system, particularly regarding processing times, access to legal support, and adequate accommodation for applicants. It does not explicitly mention discrimination against specific national or ethnic groups within the asylum process. However, it highlights concerns related to applicants from designated 'safe countries of origin' undergoing accelerated procedures, which may limit their access to legal advice and adequate accommodation. These include some Muslim-majority countries.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

Qualitative methodology, combining desk-based research with direct correspondence to gather data. Includes analysis of - statistics from the International Protection Office (IPO) and the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS), including annual and monthly reports; - data from the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT); - insights from stakeholders such as the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, UNHCR Ireland, and NGOs working with refugees and asylum seekers; - the Irish Refugee Council's casework and policy work.

Sample details and representativeness

N/A - not applicable/available

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