S.Y. v Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth & ors

Facts: The appellant was a 17-year-old Afghan national who applied for international protection in Ireland. He did not have documents to prove his age when he applied for international protection, and it was believed by authorities that he was an adult. When he applied, he was informed that there was no accommodation available for international protection applicants. He was given ... Read More

M.K. (Albania) v Minister for Justice and Equality

Facts: The appellant, MK, was a national of Albania and arrived in Ireland in 2016 as an unaccompanied minor. He lived with a foster family and was enrolled in school in Dublin. He applied for international protection in 2017 with the assistance of Tusla, and in 2018, he was granted permission to enter the labour market. He left school and ... Read More

European Communities (International Protection Procedures) Regulations 2022

The purpose of these Regulations is to give further effect in Irish law to the Asylum Procedures Directive 2005/85/EC. The Regulations amend section 73(2) of the International Protection Act 2015. They add to the list of matters to which the Minister for Justice may have regard when deciding whether to prioritise the processing of an application for international protection or ... Read More