Who we are:

The Irish Refugee Council Child Refugee Service is an affiliate service of Tusla, Child and Family agency, that assists unaccompanied minors seeking international protection in Ireland.

Committed to child-centred justice, we endeavour to equip children with the necessary resources to navigate the international protection process.

What we do:

1. We esnure that children are equipped with knowledge and understanding of the international protection process, including important definitions.
   
   
2. We asssit children to draft their questionnaire, a critical document relied upon in the determination of a child's eligibility for international protection
   
   
3. We support children to lodge their applications for international protection at the International Protection Office.
   
   
4. We assist children to access critical legal advice and representation.
   
   
5. We attend important interviews with children at the International Protection Office.
   
   
6. We asssist with statutory appeals, where applicable

How to access our service:

Access to the Child Refugee Service is by referral from Tusla Child & Family Agency, typically the Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSIP) intake team, following a determination of a young person’s eligibility for childcare services.

If you are a child seeking international in Ireland you should speak to your social worker, or social care worker, to find out how to access our service.