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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Please note that pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions)(COVID-19)(Face Coverings in [...]

The International Protection Appeals Tribunal Strategy Statement, 2021 – 2023, is now available here.

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) [...]

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 [...]