Presentation by David CostelloPresentation by David CostelloIrish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

Law Society Seminar:

New Rules for the New Irish

The Immigration, Residence & Protection Bill The Immigration, Residence & Protection Bill 20072007

Protection AspectsProtection Aspects

27 January 2007

Key ElementsKey Elements

The asylum journey so far

Some objectives

Key amendments

Change management process

Asylum applications in IrelandAsylum applications in Ireland (1994 – 2006)

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2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

No. of applicants

3,883

4,626

7,724

10,938

10,325

11,634

7,900

4,766

4,323

4,314

The asylum journey so farThe asylum journey so far

Major Commitment of resources: €1.3 billion (2002 to 2005)

Establishment of RAC and RAT Establishment of Irish Naturalisation and

Immigration Service (INIS) → ‘One Stop Shop’

RIA and RLS Comprehensive Interpretation Services Application numbers down

The asylum journey so far The asylum journey so far (contd.)(contd.)

Backlog in RAC eliminated

Process speeded up

Publication of RAT decisions

Refugee Act, 1996

New technology developments

Bill - objectivesBill - objectives

Best practice in other States Protection for genuine applicants Tackle misuse of process Utilise resources more efficiently Speed up processing Abolish multilayered decision-making process

• Consolidation

• New framework for processing

• EU Obligations

Bill – objectives (contd.)Bill – objectives (contd.)

Tackle major shortcomings in deportation process

•Procedural fairness

•Respect for international obligations

•Continued UNHCR involvement

Bill – Key amendmentsBill – Key amendments

Single protection procedure Removals replace deportation process New Framework:

ORAC→INIS

RAT→PRT Other amendments?

Change management Change management processprocess

Bill presents significant challenge for INIS

Putting in place an organisational framework best equipped to deliver effective and efficient service

Information leaflets etc Enhanced customer-service

provision etc.

ConclusionConclusion

Thank youThank you