Written Answers Nos. 501-516
501. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22946/23]
View answerThe naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.
The median processing time for applications now currently stands at 19 months. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
However, my Department is taking a number of steps to speed up the processing of applications and a number of digitisation measures have been introduced to increase efficiency in the process, including eTax clearance, eVetting and online payments. The end result of the digitisation process will be to free up more staff to focus on processing applications in a timely and efficient manner, to improve service to our customers and reduce waiting times.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
502. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of citizenship applications received in each of the years 2019 to 2022; and the number of decisions made on citizenship applications in the corresponding timeframe. [23014/23]
View answerIn 2022 there were 13,613 Certificates of Naturalisation issued, including 1,719 in respect of minor applicants. This represents a 39% increase on the number of certificates issued for 2021 (9,780) and demonstrates my Department's commitment to processing applications in a timely manner.
The median processing time for Citizenship applications now currently stands at 19 months. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs.
The current backlog in application processing in Citizenship has arisen largely due to the legacy of restrictions imposed on staff attendance in the office during the pandemic. As the process is largely paper based, applications are most efficiently processed with staff onsite.
Prior to that, an adverse court judgment in 2019 (the Jones judgment) effectively suspended processing for a period of 5 months before the Minister successfully appealed the judgment in November 2019.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
In other instances, information requested from the applicant may be outstanding or there may be a delay in receiving supporting information.
There are ongoing developments and improvements being made to the citizenship application process to help make it more efficient and reduce the amount of time it takes. Significant reforms have been introduced for customers to streamline the number of proofs required to establish their identity and residency as part of the application process. A new scorecard was introduced to help applicants to complete their applications.
This development builds on other innovative measures introduced in the application process, including the deployment of “Tara” the e-chat bot, as well as e-payments, and Gardaí e-vetting, and the removal of the requirement to provide the original passport when making an application, all of which have positively enhanced the applicant's experience.
The number of applications received and decisions from 2019-2022 are;
|
Citizenship |
Applications Received |
Decisions |
|
2019 |
12,306 |
9,319 |
|
2020 |
10,787 |
5,142 |
|
2021 |
11,976 |
11,852 |
|
2022 |
17,177 |
15,098 |
503. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of social media posts made on each of his Departmental social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit that were exclusively in Irish between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023, inclusive; the percentage of same that feature bilingual translations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23034/23]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023, 9.22% of posts made on my Departmental social media accounts were exclusively written in Irish, while 4.92% of posts featured Irish and English.
The social media platforms in use by my Department during this period were Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The breakdown of posts across each platform is set out below.
Posts exclusively in Irish:
Twitter (17.52%), Instagram (2.32%), Facebook (5.47%), LinkedIn (5.04%), YouTube (0%).
Posts that feature Irish and English:
Twitter (3.41%), Instagram (3.16%), Facebook (8.20%), LinkedIn (8.82%), YouTube (7.14%).
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the agencies under the remit of my Department and will write to the Deputy directly as soon as this information is to hand.
504. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice how his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit meet their obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. [23052/23]
View answerI can assure the Deputy that my Department and the public bodies and agencies under its aegis are committed to ensuring that obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015 are met, and that all staff have access to equal opportunities surrounding employment, career progression, learning and development and all other aspects of working life.
The Deputy may also be interested to note that on 11 March 2022, my Department launched its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which provides clear milestones and a framework through which it will build on its ambition to be an organisation that is welcoming and inclusive. This Strategy strengthens the Department’s capabilities to promote equality, embrace diversity and foster inclusion in its day to day business and services, in policy-making and in providing equal opportunities for all staff.
My Department has a Disability Liaison Officer, who is available to provide confidential support, information and advice to all staff with disabilities and their managers. The Disability Liaison Officer actively engages with staff with a disability to ensure reasonable accommodations are put in place to enable them to carry out their roles effectively, access training and development, and pursue opportunities for career progression and promotion.
Reasonable accommodation measures include, but are not limited to, assistive software or hardware, accessible parking, role adjustment/tailoring, or time off to attend medical appointments related to a disability. Where necessary, the Disability Liaison Officer collaborates with IT, Corporate Facilities, Human Resources, as well as the Department’s Health and Safety Officer, to coordinate the provision of these reasonable accommodations.
As part of their induction training, all new entrants to my Department are informed about the Disability Liaison Officer and the supports available to staff with disabilities.
Staff are invited by the Corporate Learning team to indicate whether they require reasonable accommodation when participating in any training taking place in the Department. Additionally, live closed captions are provided on webinars delivered by the Corporate Learning team and other supports such as Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreting and plain text content are made available, as appropriate, to allow greater access to training for staff with disabilities.
My Department also works with external training providers to ensure training courses and e-learning modules designed for and delivered to staff are accessible.
Policy and procedures related to blended working have been shaped to ensure that staff who have disabilities are provided with the reasonable accommodations they require to carry out their work effectively. For example, any staff member who uses assistive software and/or hardware will be allocated a permanent, designated desk in their office, which can only be used by that staff member.
505. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided to increase the number of dogs in the Garda dog unit; and, if so, when these new dogs will come into service. [23094/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and has a national remit. I am also advised that there are currently 26 Dogs attached to the Garda Dog Unit.
I am informed that plans to expand the Garda Dog Unit nationally have been approved by the Garda Executive. I am further informed that implementation of this plan will be on a gradual basis and subject to suitable dogs being identified.
I am also advised that no definitive timeline for the procurement of additional dogs has been established.
I am further advised that the Garda Dog Unit are seeking to identify and develop supply partnerships that will deliver the requisite number of suitable dogs on a more consistent basis than is being achieved under existing mechanisms. The outcome of this process will enable the development of more definitive time-frames surrounding the integration of new Garda dogs into service.
506. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 25 April 2023, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this parliamentary question answered. [23095/23]
View answerI understand that Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 25 April 2023 refers to the number of unmarked Garda vans in each Garda division as of 17 April 2023, in tabular form.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am, however, assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the unmarked Garda vans attached to each Garda Division at 31 March 2023. Please note that this information is operational and may be subject to change.
|
Division |
Number of Unmarked Vans |
|
CAVAN-MONAGHAN |
7 |
|
CLARE |
4 |
|
CORK CITY |
12 |
|
CORK NORTH |
4 |
|
CORK WEST |
5 |
|
DMR EAST |
6 |
|
DMR NORTH |
7 |
|
DMR NORTH CENTRAL |
5 |
|
DMR SOUTH |
7 |
|
DMR SOUTH CENTRAL |
8 |
|
DMR REGIONAL OFFICE |
4 |
|
DMR TRAFFIC |
2 |
|
DMR WEST |
5 |
|
DONEGAL |
7 |
|
GALWAY |
12 |
|
KERRY |
6 |
|
KILDARE |
6 |
|
KILKENNY/CARLOW |
6 |
|
LAOIS-OFFALY |
5 |
|
LIMERICK |
9 |
|
LOUTH |
8 |
|
MAYO |
3 |
|
MEATH |
3 |
|
ROSCOMMON-LONGFORD |
4 |
|
SLIGO-LEITRIM |
4 |
|
TIPPERARY |
5 |
|
WATERFORD |
6 |
|
WESTMEATH |
6 |
|
WEXFORD |
3 |
|
WICKLOW |
4 |
|
NATIONAL UNITS/OTHER |
108 |
|
Total |
281 |
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publish information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on their website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html
507. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of WTE civilian equine instructors/trainers that work in the Garda mounted unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23096/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including recruitment and the management of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised that there are no civilian equine instructors/trainers attached to the Garda Mounted Unit.
I am informed that all instruction and training is carried out by the two qualified Garda members attached to the unit.
508. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for Garda personnel to apply to join the Garda armed support unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23097/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff.
Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands, including deployment of personnel among the Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there were no competitions advertised for Garda personnel to join the Garda Armed Support Unit in 2022 or to date in 2023.
509. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to update the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003. [23098/23]
View answerUnder the Sale of Alcohol Bill, which is currently being drafted, An Garda Siochána will be able to apply to the District Court for a temporary closure order where a licensed premises has failed to comply with a direction to preserve order on their premises. An Garda Siochána will also have the power to enter and inspect licensed premises without warrant. In addition, An Garda Siochána will have the power to issue compliance warnings to licensees.
The Department continues to engage with AGS regarding provisions in the Bill.
In addition, in line with a Programme for Government commitment, Minister of State James Browne established and chairs an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues with a focus on developing measures which will counteract the negative impact of Anti-Social Behaviour on community morale and quality of life, including examining the powers available to An Garda Síochána under the various Public Order Acts.
510. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the month and year in which the last review of the remuneration of a sector (details supplied) was carried out by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23185/23]
View answerThe Coroner Service provides an important service to next of kin and society in general in seeking to explain the causes of death in those instances which are reportable by law.
Payments are made to Coroners by the Local Authority with responsibility for each District, with the exception of Dublin, on the basis of a basic retainer and a fee per item.
The last review of the Coroners of Ireland remuneration was carried out by in June 2006.
Departmental officials, at the request of the Coroner Society of Ireland, are currently considering the Coroners Society’s request to restore coronial fees to their pre-April 2009 levels. Restoration of the previous rate of fees requires consultation with the Departments of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government and the Local Authorities which fund Coroners outside of the Dublin district.
The Department is also committed to bringing forward nationwide coroner review proposals to address identified issues and drive innovative change. It is intended that a public consultation exercise be conducted later this year and prior to the development of proposals for comprehensive reform.
511. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average and mean processing times for applications under the accelerated procedure for "safe countries of origin" (the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022) under the International Protection Act 2015; a breakdown of the recognition rates for same by country of origin, since the commencement of that procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23277/23]
View answerMy Department is committed to reducing processing times for international protection applicants and is taking steps to ensure that applications are dealt with as quickly as possible.
On November 8 2022, the International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department introduced accelerated procedures for international protection applicants from safe countries of origin. Applicants from a safe country of origin receive a date for interview date on the same day that they apply for international protection. The International Protection Office have Cultural Mediators and translation services available to support applicants in completing their international protection application on the day.
An applicant from a safe country of origin is afforded the opportunity to submit grounds, in writing and/or at interview, as to why their country is not safe for them and those grounds are given due consideration. Furthermore, all applicants have the right to appeal a negative recommendation by the IPO to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT)
The current median time application date to determination date is 81 days.
Median figures are collated rather than an average, as cases with unusually long or short processing times can skew the data. The median figure is more representative of the typical processing time.
My Department does not maintain statistics in a manner that would provide a detailed breakdown of recognition rates for recommendations sorted by country of origin.
Overall, my Department is working to minimise the timeframe for receiving a decision on an international protection application, allowing those eligible to remain the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Those who are not entitled to the protection of the State will also be advised of that fact as quickly as possible.
512. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average and mean processing times for applications under the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023, which do not fall under the accelerated procedure for "safe countries of origin" (the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022) or prioritisation in accordance with section 73 of the International Protection Act 2015; a breakdown of the recognition rates for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23278/23]
View answerMy Department is committed to reducing processing times for international protection applicants and is taking steps to ensure that applications are dealt with as quickly as possible.
The number of International Protection applications last year was 13,651 – a significant increase on recent years. The application figure for 2022 represents a 186% increase on the same period in 2019, the last year in which application numbers were not impacted by COVID-19.
Between January 1 and May 3 2023, a total of 3,747 applications for international protection have been made, compared to 3,479 in the same period last year.
Notwithstanding the very large increase in the number of applications during 2022 and to date in 2023, there has been a significant reduction in median processing times in 2022 down to 10 months in quarter 4 from a norm of 22-26 months earlier last year. The median processing time for cases processed to completion for all of 2022 was 18 months. This represents a reduction of 8 months in processing time over the course of the year. The median processing time for all cases processed to completion in quarter 1 of 2023 was 10 months.
Median figures are collated rather than an average, as cases with unusually long or short processing times can skew the data. The median figure is more representative of the ‘normal’ processing time.
In 2022, almost 5,000 first instance decisions were made – a higher number than any annual number of applications over the past five years and exceeding the Catherine Day Report target of 3,500. Of those cases, 1,388 were granted refugee status, 70 were granted subsidiary protection, 2,077 were granted permission to remain while 1,366 were refused a grant.
Between January 1 and April 30 2023, almost 2,500 first instance decisions were made. Of those cases, 532 were granted refugee status, 49 were granted subsidiary protection, 272 were granted permission to remain wile 1,633 were refused a grant.
My Department does not maintain statistics in a manner that would provide a detailed breakdown of recognition rates for recommendations sorted by country of origin.
The Government has committed additional funding of nearly €18m for the IPO in 2023 that will go towards improving efficiency in processing applications, including by increasing staff numbers.
Overall, my Department is working to minimise the timeframe for receiving a decision on an international protection application, allowing those eligible to remain the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Those who are not entitled to the protection of the State will also be advised of that fact as quickly as possible.
513. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average and mean processing times for prioritised applications under section 73 of the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023; a breakdown of the recognition rates for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/23]
View answerMy Department is committed to reducing processing times for international protection applicants and is taking steps to ensure that applications are dealt with as quickly as possible.
The approach to prioritisation of cases, as provided for under Section 73 of the International Protection Act 2015, is agreed with UNHCR Ireland and is published on the International Protection Office website. Prioritisation relates solely to the scheduling of interviews with applicants and does not pre-determine any recommendation to be made in individual cases. Prioritisation, as allowed under section 73 of the International Protection Act 2015, is subject to the need for fairness and efficiency in dealing with applications for international protection.
From 14 June 2021, a new statement of prioritisation, agreed with UNHCR, came into effect. Scheduling of interviews will occur under two processing streams to run concurrently:
1. Oldest cases first; and
2. The following criteria:
• Age of applicant - unaccompanied minors, aged-out unaccompanied minors and applications aged 70 years or older and who are not part of a family group.
• Applications that are likely well-founded based on a medico-legal report;
• Applications that are likely well-founded based on the country of origin or habitual residence of the applicant in respect of applicants from: Syria, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen; and
• Health grounds - where certified by a medical consultant.
I can advise the Deputy that the median processing times for all prioritised cases in 2022 was 11 months. The processing times for cases in quarter 4 of 2022 was 9 months for prioritised cases. The median processing time for all prioritised cases processed to completion in quarter 1 of 2023 was 8 months. Median figures are collated rather than an average, as cases with unusually long or short processing times can skew the data. The median figure is more representative of the typical processing time.
My Department does not maintain statistics in a manner that would provide a detailed breakdown of recognition rates for recommendations sorted by country of origin.
Overall, my Department is working to minimise the timeframe for receiving a decision on an international protection application, allowing those eligible to remain the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Those who are not entitled to the protection of the State will also be advised of that fact as quickly as possible.
514. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average and mean processing times for positive decisions issued by the Family Reunification Unit, under the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23281/23]
View answerIt has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.
515. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average and mean processing times for applications for labour market access permission and a breakdown of those decisions made in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23282/23]
View answerSince its introduction in June 2018, under the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 230 of 2018), the labour market access permission issued by my Department has had a very positive impact for international protection applicants and employers alike. Over 13,000 first labour market access permissions have been granted to date.
This permission gives eligible applicants the opportunity to work and helps them to integrate into Irish society while providing for themselves and their families outside of the State’s directly provided services and supports. It also helps people to plan and prepare for their future in Ireland if they receive a positive decision on their application for international protection.
The 2018 Regulations, as amended, provide access to both employment and self-employment for any applicant who has not received a first instance decision within six months of making their international protection application, provided that this situation cannot be attributed to the applicant.
The European Communities (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 52 of 2021) reduced the waiting period for labour market access for international protection applicants to 6 months and extended the validity of a labour market access permission to 12 months from the date of issue, with effect from 9 February 2021. The permission may be renewed until a final decision is made on the person's international protection application.
Last year, 4,772 first permits were issued and 1,603 renewals were granted. To date (30 April) in 2023, some 3,554 first permits have already issued. From 30 June 2018 – 30 April 2023, a total of 18,509 applications have been processed by my Department for a first labour market access permission. Of these applications, approximately 85% (15,740) have been granted and 2,769 have been refused.
The average processing times for applications received and processed in 2023 is 55 days and the median processing time is 53 days.
The Labour Market Access processing team is experiencing an unprecedented surge in applications at the moment. This reflects the increase in applications for international protection last year and in particular for the months May – July 2022. The Labour Market Access processing team have increased their processing capacity to 1,000 permits per month and this is reflected in the permits granted in 2023 to date. The Labour Market Access processing team are proactively identifying applications for permit renewals so that those already in employment are unaffected.
Justice Plan 2023 commits to reviewing the impact of the Access to Labour Market improvements introduced in 2021. The review is due to be completed in the first half of the year.
516. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of people who have been refused leave to land to date in 2023, broken down by nationality; the number of those who subsequently left the State or made an application for international protection, broken down by nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23283/23]
View answerThe State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights.
Under Section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004, an immigration officer must determine whether a non-EEA national should be granted leave to land and thus gain entry to the State. In performing their duties, an officer is required to consider all of the circumstances of the individual at the time of entry. Section 4(3) of that Act sets out the full range of grounds on which a passenger may be refused.
When a person is refused leave to land at Dublin airport, the Immigration Officer will arrange for the person to be referred to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) for removal from the state. The priority is to return them on the next available return flight to the last point of embarkation.
If a person indicates or is identified as being in need of international protection they are admitted to the international protection process. However, they will still be recorded as a refusal of leave to land.
The Border Management Unit of my Department is responsible for frontline Immigration at Dublin Airport only, as such the below figures reflect the position at Dublin Airport. Other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
|
Month |
Total Arriving Passengers |
Total Refusals |
Claimed Asylum |
|
Jan-23 |
1,066,461 |
511 |
468 |
|
Feb-23 |
1,026,637 |
407 |
338 |
|
Mar-23 |
1,226,778 |
455 |
334 |
|
Apr-23 |
1,417,640 |
408 |
313 |
|
2023 YtD |
4,737,516 |
1,781 |
1,453 |
*May be subject to slight variance following data cleansing.
Refusals
|
Nationality |
Total |
|
Georgian |
175 |
|
Zimbabwean |
145 |
|
Somali |
136 |
|
Bolivian |
125 |
|
Iranian |
115 |
|
Chinese |
106 |
|
Albanian |
101 |
|
Syrian |
87 |
|
Eritrean |
81 |
|
Kuwaiti |
78 |
|
Iraqi |
67 |
|
Brazilian |
65 |
|
Afghan |
62 |
|
Indian |
53 |
|
South African |
52 |
|
Sudanese |
46 |
|
Algerian |
32 |
|
Salvadoran |
31 |
|
Motswana |
22 |
|
Yemeni |
19 |
|
Egyptian |
18 |
|
Palestinian |
17 |
|
Nicaraguan |
16 |
|
Congolese (DRC) |
16 |
|
Nigerian |
16 |
|
Swazi |
12 |
|
Others* |
88 |
|
Grand Total |
1781 |
*where a Nationality has 10 or less Refusals/Asylum claims they are grouped as Others to prevent identification.
Asylum
|
Nationality |
Total |
|
Georgian |
167 |
|
Zimbabwean |
141 |
|
Somali |
131 |
|
Iranian |
106 |
|
Chinese |
103 |
|
Syrian |
82 |
|
Albanian |
79 |
|
Eritrean |
75 |
|
Kuwaiti |
75 |
|
Iraqi |
62 |
|
Afghan |
52 |
|
Sudanese |
46 |
|
Indian |
45 |
|
South African |
40 |
|
Salvadoran |
31 |
|
Algerian |
27 |
|
Motswana |
19 |
|
Egyptian |
18 |
|
Congolese (DRC) |
16 |
|
Yemeni |
16 |
|
Palestinian |
16 |
|
Nigerian |
14 |
|
Swazi |
12 |
|
Bolivian |
12 |
|
Others* |
68 |
|
Grand Total |
1453 |
*where a nationality has 10 or fewer Refusals/Asylum claims they are grouped as Others to prevent identification.
