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2026

Ireland 28/04/2026 Civil society organisations

The Ukraine Civil Society Forum raises concerns over planned gradual withdrawal of accommodation supports for Ukrainians
Ireland 22/04/2026 National authorities

Irish President signs the International Protection Bill 2026
Ireland 16/04/2026 Civil society organisations

Coalition of civil society organisations raises concerns over rushed International Protection legislation
Ireland 15/04/2026 International organisations

UNHCR welcomes the new International Protection Bill and urges safeguards and adequate resourcing
Ireland 15/04/2026 National authorities

IHREC warns significant human rights concerns remain as International Protection Bill passes final legislative stages
Ireland 03/03/2026 National authorities

Health authority publishes 2025 monitoring report of IPAS centres
Ireland 03/03/2026 National authorities

The Irish Minister for Justice extends temporary protection until 4 March 2027
Ireland 03/03/2026 Civil society organisations

NGO publishes report on emergency accommodation
Ireland 27/02/2026 National authorities

IPAT updates its administrative practice note on notification of appeal hearings and submission of documents
Ireland 26/02/2026 National authorities

Human rights commission expresses concerns over partial scrutiny of the new International Protection Bill
Ireland 12/02/2026 Civil society organisations

Ukraine Civil Society Forum urges government to revise recent accommodation policies
Ireland 28/01/2026 National authorities

Human Rights Commission identifies human rights and equality issues with International Protection Bill as it reaches Second Stage
Ireland 22/01/2026 Civil society organisations

Coalition of CSOs voice concern over proposed International Protection Bill 2026
Ireland 21/01/2026 Civil society organisations

MASI publishes report on challenges in accessing education by international protection applicants
Ireland 13/01/2026 National authorities

Government approves the publication of the International Protection Bill 2026
Ireland 05/01/2026 National authorities

IPAT clarifies arrangements in judicial review proceedings challenging tribunal decisions

2025

Ireland 08/12/2025 National authorities

Government increases length of residency of refugees to apply for citizenship
Ireland 26/11/2025 Civil society organisations

The Irish Refugee Council replies to the proposed changes on family reunifications and other issues
Ireland 26/11/2025 National authorities

New bill proposal introduces new asylum and citizenship rules
Ireland 25/11/2025 Civil society organisations

Irish Refugee Council criticises proposed changes to accommodation for asylum seekers
Ireland 30/10/2025 Civil society organisations

Irish Refugee Council criticise government's initiative encouraging voluntary return to individuals still in the asylum process
Ireland 28/10/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

ECRI report highlights shortcoming in reception
Ireland 24/10/2025 International organisations

UNHCR to train IPAS staff on mental health and trauma-informed practices
Ireland 23/10/2025 National authorities

Human rights commission issues statement following anti-immigration protests at Citywest
Ireland 21/10/2025 International organisations

UNHCR urges Government to ensure fundamental rights and guarantees in the International Protection Bill 2025
Ireland 21/10/2025 National authorities

Prime Minister condemns violent disorder in Citywest
Ireland 20/10/2025 National authorities

EUAA and Ireland sign an agreement for operational support for second instance procedures
Ireland 15/10/2025 International organisations

IHREC Raises Concerns over Fundamental Rights breach risks in the International Protection Bill 2025
Ireland 14/10/2025 National authorities

Ombudsman for Children's Office submit observations on the International Protection Bill 2025
Ireland 08/10/2025 National authorities

IPO announces two new locations for processing applications for International protection
Ireland 07/10/2025 National authorities

Minister announced new incentives for voluntary returns
Ireland 18/09/2025 International organisations

Human Rights Commission seeks Supreme Court approval to appeal the ruling on state failure to accommodate IP
Ireland 05/09/2025 National authorities

Government announces €1.75 million fund to support children, young people, and families in IP accommodation
Ireland 01/09/2025 International organisations

IOM releases map of services in Ireland
Ireland 29/08/2025 National authorities

IPAT has issued a new Guideline on Medical Evidence and Medico-Legal Reports
Ireland 01/08/2025 Civil society organisations

CJEU ruled that Ireland cannot evade obligations during high influx of asylum seekers
Ireland 29/07/2025 National authorities

Accelerated procedure now applies to applications for International Protection from Pakistan
Ireland 16/07/2025 National authorities

Ireland publish its National Strategy for the implementation of the Asylum Migration Management Regulation
Ireland 15/07/2025 International organisations

The Human Rights and Equality Commission raises concerns over proposed asylum system reform
Ireland 24/06/2025 National authorities

Number of return orders issued and enforced continues to increase
Ireland 17/06/2025 National authorities

Government approves the purchase of Citywest Hotel for international protection accommodation
Ireland 17/06/2025 National authorities

Irish Ombudsman received 109 complaints from international Protection Applicants in 2024
Ireland 12/06/2025 Civil society organisations

A coalition of NGOs submitted its opinion on the International Protection Bill 2025 to the JHAM committee
Ireland 12/06/2025 International organisations

Around 30 unaccompanied minors in state care reported missing during HIQA service inspection
Ireland 13/05/2025 National authorities

State closes accommodation centres for Ukrainians
Ireland 13/05/2025 National authorities

State expenditure on reception services tops EUR 1.005 billion in 2024
Ireland 30/04/2025 Civil society organisations

Doras raises concerns over proposed new International Protection Legislation
Ireland 29/04/2025 National authorities

Minister of Justice proposes a new International Protection Law
Ireland 15/04/2025 National authorities

IPAT publishes its Annual Report for 2024
Ireland 26/03/2025 National authorities

Ireland publishes the EU Asylum & Migration Pact National Implementation Plan
Ireland 11/03/2025 National authorities

Minister of Justice issues the Safe Third Country Order 2025
Ireland 06/03/2025 International organisations

State appeals High Court judgment on breaching human dignity when leaving applicants without accommodation
Ireland 05/03/2025 International organisations

HIQA publishes overview of first year of inspections of IPAS centres
Ireland 27/02/2025 National authorities

IPO launches the International Protection Applicant Portal
Ireland 25/02/2025 National authorities

IPAS published its bi-annual report on death in IPAS accommodation centres