Applied after 12 June 2026 - Irish Refugee Council

This page provides information on how people apply for and are processed for international protection from the 12th of June 2026.

A brief introduction to the new asylum process as provided in the International Protection Act 2026.

Information on how unaccompanied children are process under the International Protection Act 2026

New rules that apply to refugees or subsidiary protection holders who wish to apply for family reunification after June 12th 2026

A digital card which proves you are in the asylum process

A portal where asylum applicants can upload and download important documents

Free Legal Aid and Counselling from the Legal Aid Board

Overview of proposed changes to citizenship rules

Residents of IPAS centres, who are working, may be asked to be a contribution towards it.