The International Protection Office (IPO)<\/strong><\/a> is responsible for examining international protection applications (i.e. asylum applications). The independence of IPO officers making decisions on asylum applications is protected under Irish law. To claim asylum in Ireland, other than at a port of entry (e.g. airport or seaport), you must apply in person to the IPO\u2019s office if you are single without children and must present in Citywest if you have children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IPO is responsible for the following services: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The IPAT <\/a><\/strong>is an independent appeals Tribunal. It examines appeals of persons who the International Protection Office (IPO) recommend should not receive international protection (i.e. refugee status or subsidiary protection). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The IPAT is responsible for the following services: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Immigration Service Delivery <\/a>is responsible for administering the functions of the Minister of Justice and Equality in relation to asylum, immigration (including visas) and citizenship matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ISD is responsible for a number of services, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The contact\ndetails for INIS\u2019s different services are available here: http:\/\/www.inis.gov.ie\/en\/INIS\/Pages\/contact<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission<\/strong><\/a> is Ireland\u2019s national human rights and equality institution, mandated by government to protect and promote human rights and equality in Ireland and build a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the State. Although publicly funded, it is independent of government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IHREC is responsible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All non-nationals who are not citizens of a member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau<\/strong><\/a> if they intend to stay in Ireland for longer than 3 months and at all times have in their possession a valid registration certificate in the form of a Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) carries out deportations, border control and investigations relating to illegal immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GNIB is responsible for the following services: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS)<\/strong><\/a> is responsible for the procurement and overall administration of State-provided accommodation and other services for asylum-seekers and suspected victims of human trafficking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IPAS is responsible for the following services: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tusla <\/strong><\/a>is the dedicated State agency responsible for child protection. It provides child protection, early intervention and family support services in Ireland. This includes responsibility for the care of unaccompanied minors who are in Ireland claiming asylum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Citizens Information Board<\/strong><\/a> is a statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services. It provides the Citizens Information website, which contains comprehensive information on public services and the entitlements of residents and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Centres around the country and the Citizens Information phone service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To find a citizens information centre near you please see: http:\/\/centres.citizensinformation.ie\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n International Protection Office (IPO) The International Protection Office (IPO) is responsible for examining international protection applications (i.e. asylum applications). The independence of IPO officers making decisions on asylum applications is protected under Irish law. 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Residence Certificates to asylum-seekers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
someone should be granted refugee status or subsidiary protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Justice and Equality <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
79-83 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nInternational Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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decisions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
applications and inadmissible applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Conditions) Regulations 2018<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Hanover Street East, Dublin 2, Ireland. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nImmigration Service Delivery (ISD) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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non-Swiss nationals<\/li>\n\n\n\nIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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information to the Irish public in relation to their human rights and available
remedies under equality and human rights law in Ireland<\/li>\n\n\n\n
to the Government in relation to measures that strengthen, protect and uphold
human rights and equality in the State<\/li>\n\n\n\n
practical assistance, including legal assistance in certain circumstances, to
persons vindicating their rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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than 90 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
permission to stay in Ireland<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n
2, Ireland.
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accommodation and other necessary services for asylum-seekers and suspected
victims of human trafficking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
asylum-seekers at reception centres in Dublin for an initial period to provide
orientation, a voluntary health screening, a needs assessment and assistance
with the first steps of asylum applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
the operation of accommodation centres and coordinating the provision of
services at the centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
(0)1 418 3200<\/li>\n\n\n\nTusla, the Child and Family Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Citizens Information Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Information Phone Service: +353 (0)761 07 4000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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