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Information Hub

Welcome to our Information Hub

The Information Hub helps people seeking protection and Refugees access updated and accurate information about the International Protection Process.   

All of the videos on this Hub are available in English and Arabic. You can also access subtitles in French and Pashtu. 

How to find the subtitles:

On the video, click on the settings cog --> subtitles --> the language of your choice. See image below. 

The International Protection Process

Information on the International Protection Process

International Protection and Permission to Remain

Information on what it means to be a Refugee, beneficiary of Subsidiary Protection, or granted Permission to Remain

Legal Aid

Information on the Free Legal Aid Scheme for International Protection Applicants

Section 35/ Substantive Interview

Information on what to expect in the Section 35/ Substantive interview

Prioritised Countries

Information on prioritisation of International Protection Applications

Designated Safe Countries & the Accelerated Procedure

Information on designated safe countries and the accelerated procedure

PPSN

The Personal Public Service Number (PPSN)

Daily Expenses Allowance

Information on Social Welfare entitlements for International Protection Applicants

Labour Market Access Permission

Information on the right to work for International Protection Applicants

Medical Card

Information on how to access a medical card

Education

Information on how to access education in Ireland

Family Reunification

Information on Family Reunification, including 'How to Apply'

Registering my first time permission

Information on how to register your immigration permission

My rights after I am granted status

Information on the rights and entitlements of those granted status

Social Housing Support

Information on housing rights and entitlements after being granted status

International Protection Process Waiting Times

Up to date information on average waiting times within the International Protection Process

Information for International Protection Applicants experiencing homelessness

If you have applied for International Protection and are experiencing homelessness, please read here

Support Maps

Support services mapped out across the country