Facts: Mr. A, from Georgia, and Ms. B, from Brazil, both separately applied for international protection in Ireland. It was recommended that their applications be refused under section 39(3)(b) of the International Protection Act 2015 and reports were issued to the Minister under section 40 of the 2015 Act recommending the refusal of their applications. Neither appellant brought an appeal … Read More
A & B v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & ors
A & B v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & ors
| Respondent/Defendant: | The International Protection Appeals Tribunal, The Minister for Justice and Equality, Ireland and the Attorney General |
| Court/s: | Supreme Court |
| Citation/s: | [2022] IESC 35 |
| Nature of Proceedings: | Judicial Review /Appeal |
| Judgment Date/s: | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Judge: | MacMenamin J. |
| Category: | Refugee Law |
| Keywords: | Appeal, Asylum, Asylum Applicant, Deportation Order, Final Decision |
| Country of Origin: | Georgia, Brazil |
| URL: | https://courts.ie/view/judgments/f081dc1c-a3d2-4466-98aa-d2b12e68774a/0df6da0b-dc38-4b7b-9784-c3e79fe99faf/2022_IESC_35_McMenamin%20J.pdf/pdf |
| Principles: | The IPAT acted ultra vires in not allowing persons who had received a negative first instance decision to apply for an extension of time to appeal. Persons who are no longer considered applicants may apply to extend the time to appeal a decision issued under section 39 of the International Protection Act 2015. |