Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
767. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in cases where an international protection applicant authorises their local TD to seek updates on an application on their behalf, the evidence of authorisation that is required in order to facilitate the request and ensure a reply is provided to the TD. [14589/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that, having regard to the provisions of section 26 of the International Protection Act as regards the protection of the identity of an applicant, and the independent role of both the International Protection Office and the International Protections Appeals Tribunal, the long standing practice has been not to disclose information in relation to an application to persons other than the applicant's legal representative.
An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, can contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as appropriate if they wish to receive an?update on the status of their case.
