Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1049. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if her Department notifies IPAS when an applicant is no longer in the international protection application process, having been refused protection by the IPO and not appealed to the IPAT, having had their appeal disallowed by the IPAT and not sought a judicial review, or having been withdrawn or deemed withdrawn. [57088/23]
View answer1050. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if her Department notifies IPAS when an applicant is no longer in the international protection application process before, or only after the applicant's permission to remain application has been determined pursuant to Section 49 of the International Protection Act 2014 or at all. [57089/23]
View answer1051. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if it is a matter for her Department how many persons are in IPAS accommodation who once were, but are no longer, in the international protection application process; and if she will provide the figure. [57090/23]
View answer1059. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who have been granted international protection or a leave to remain less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42 and 42-48 months ago, and note than 48 months ago, respectively, reside in accommodation provided by IPAS; and how many have reached the age where they have the same social welfare entitlements as Irish and EU citizens in the State. [57126/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1049, 1050, 1051 and 1059 together.
I can advise the Deputy that my Department notifies IPAS when an application for international protection made by an IPAS resident has been finalised.
Such cases can be finalised by the making of a deportation order at the end of the substantive process, or a return order where an application for international protection has been found to be inadmissible.
Officials in my department also notify IPAS when a decision has been taken to grant a protection applicant either an international protection status, encompassing refugee status or subsidiary protection, or permission to remain in the State. This notification may be issued following a first-instance decision and before any appeal or post-appeal where the decision to grant permission to remain arose from the permission to remain review process.
I can further also advise the Deputy that once an international protection applicant has been granted an international protection or permission to remain status, they are no longer applicants for the purposes of the International Protection Act 2015. At that point, they are no longer required to provide my Department with an up to date address.
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth may hold more detailed information sought by the Deputy regarding persons who remain in IPAS accommodation.
