The letter informing an appellant of the decision to recommend the refusal of their application will inform them of their right to appeal to the International Protection Tribunal as well as the time limit within which an appeal must be submitted.
The letter informing a person of a negative decision of the International Protection Officer or the Minister should enclose an appeal form. These forms can also be downloaded from our website (button below).
If an appeal requires an oral hearing, the appellant will be notified in writing of the date. Every effort is made to ensure that all appeals are dealt with as quickly as is compatible with fairness and natural justice.
Legal advice
Applicants may apply for legal aid so that they can have the assistance of a lawyer before the Tribunal. Please note that all solicitors representing appellants before the Tribunal must be registered with the Law Society of Ireland. In Ireland, if a person cannot afford a lawyer for an appeal before the Tribunal they will be provided one for free.
Submitting an appeal
Before submitting an appeal:
You can submit your appeal form either by email or by post.
By Email: [email protected]
By Post:
The International Protection Appeals Tribunal
6/7 Hanover Street East
Dublin
D02 W320
Ireland
Freephone: 1800 201 458
Further information about the Appeals Process and the International Protection Appeals Tribunal can be found in our Information leaflet.
Additional information about practice and procedure at the Tribunal may be found in the Administrative Practice Note.