Updated Administrative Practice Note
The Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (hereinafter ‘the Tribunal’), in furtherance of ensuring the efficiency of the functions of the Tribunal in accordance with fairness and natural [...]
International Protection Appeals Tribunal Annual Report 2022
The Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, Ms Hilkka Becker, has presented the Tribunal’s Annual Report to the Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, and the report has [...]
International Protection Appeals Tribunal Annual Report 2021
The Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, Ms Hilkka Becker, has presented the Tribunal’s Annual Report to the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and the report has been [...]
Administrative Practice Note
The Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (hereinafter ‘the Tribunal’), in furtherance of ensuring the efficiency of the functions of the Tribunal in accordance with fairness and natural [...]
Latest update 9th February 2022
The Tribunal Chairperson, Hilkka Becker, has issued a new Guideline on Taking Evidence which is issued pursuant to s.63(2) of the Act and replaces Chairperson’s Guideline No. 2019/1 on [...]
Notice regarding the wearing of face coverings at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal 20th January 2022
Notice regarding the wearing of face coverings at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal Please note that pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions)(COVID-19)(Face Coverings in [...]
International Protection Appeals Tribunal Strategy Statement 2021-2023
The International Protection Appeals Tribunal Strategy Statement, 2021 – 2023, is now available here.
IPAT COVID-19 Latest update 11th October 2021
From the week starting 4th October, the Tribunal has been able to facilitate a limited number of oral hearings on-site hearings in situations where, in application of section 31(2) [...]
IPAT COVID-19 Latest update 23rd August 2021
In order to provide certainty to appellants and their legal representatives regarding oral hearings before the International Protection Appeals Tribunal oral hearings scheduled for September 2021 will take place [...]