S.I. No. 285/2026 - International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026 (2026_si_285) | IE

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Reg. 1 S.I. No. 285/2026 - International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026 Open official source

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026.

(2) These Regulations shall come into operation on the date of signature by the Minister.

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Reg. 2 S.I. No. 285/2026 - International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026 Open official source

2. The

International Protection Act 2015

(Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017 (No. 116 of 2017) are amended –

(a) by the substitution of the Schedule set out in Schedule 1 for Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations,

(b) by the substitution of the Schedule set out in Schedule 2 for Schedule 1A to the Principal Regulations,

(c) by the substitution of the Schedule set out in Schedule 3 for Schedule 2 to the Principal Regulations, and

(d) by the substitution of the Schedule set out in Schedule 4 for Schedule 3 to the Principal Regulations.

Schedule 1

“

International Protection Act 2015

International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Schedule 1

International Protection Appeals

Appeal against a recommendation under section 39(3)(b).

(Recommendation to refuse refugee status only).

Appeal against a recommendation under section 39(3)(c).

(Recommendation to refuse both refugee and subsidiary protection status).

This form should not be used where the recommendation includes findings under section 39(4) resulting in use of accelerated appeals procedures.

Note: If necessary, you may attach additional pages to this form. Each additional page should be signed by you at the bottom.

Part 1: Type of appeal

[1.1] Please tick as appropriate

□ Refugee Refusal Only

I wish to appeal against the recommendation of the International Protection Officer under

section 39

(3)(b) of the

International Protection Act 2015

that I should not be given a refugee declaration.

OR

□ Refugee and Subsidiary Protection Refusal

I wish to appeal against the recommendation of the International Protection Officer under

section 39

(3)(c) of the

International Protection Act 2015

that I should be given neither a refugee declaration nor a subsidiary protection declaration.

Part 2: Applicant’s Details

[2.1] Personal Reference Number (e.g. 123456-16): _____________________

[2.2] Full Name: _________________________________________________

[2.3] Any other Names used: _______________________________________

[2.4] Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

[2.5] Address: ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

[2.6] Telephone Number(s) (if any):__________________________________

[2.7] Nationality: ________________________________________________

[2.8] Details of any dependants included in your appeal

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

[2.9] Details of any other family members living in the State

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

Note: If you have other family members with a claim for International Protection pending, the Tribunal may decide to hear the appeals together

.

Part 3: Applicants under 18 and in the care of Tusla – The Child and Family Agency (if applicable)

[3.1] Name and address of

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

representative

______________________________________________________________

[3.2] If you are in the care of a person other than a parent or

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

, please insert here the name and address of that person.

______________________________________________________________

Part 4: Legal Representation (if applicable)

[4.1] Do you have legal representation?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[4.2] Name and Address of your legal representative

______________________________________________________________

[4.3] Telephone number: __________________________________________

[4.4] Email address: ______________________________________________

Note: If you instruct a legal representative at a later stage of your appeal, you should inform the Tribunal of this immediately and provide the Tribunal with the relevant details. If you have a legal representative, all correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you

.

Part 5: Grounds of Appeal

[5.1] Ground 1

______________________________________________________________

[5.2] Ground 2

______________________________________________________________

[5.3] Ground 3

______________________________________________________________

Note: Please state clearly and concisely the grounds on which you are seeking to appeal the recommendation of the International Protection Officer. An appeal is not valid unless it specifies in writing the grounds of appeal.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s).

Part 6(A): Documentation received by the applicant from the International Protection Office/Minister

•

Please list below all documents that accompanied the notification of recommendation issued to you by the International Protection Office/Minister.

[6A.1] Document 1: _______________________________________________

[6A.2] Document 2: _______________________________________________

[6A.3] Document 3: _______________________________________________

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s).

•

NB: You may be required by the Tribunal to supply the documents listed at 6(A) above

Part 6(B): Additional Documentation to be considered in your appeal.

[6B.1] Document 1: _______________________________________________

[6B.2] Document 2: _______________________________________________

[6B.3] Document 3: _______________________________________________

•

Please list here all documents and/or records other than those listed at 6(A) above on which you propose to rely for the purposes of your appeal

.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s).

•

NB: The documents listed above at 6(B) must accompany this form.

Part 7: Oral Hearing (if applicable)

[7.1] Do you wish to have an oral hearing in connection with your appeal?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[7.2] If yes, do you require an interpreter?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[7.3] If yes, please specify the precise language or dialect for which you require interpretation.

______________________________________________________________

Part 8: Witnesses

Name of Witness(es)

Contact details

Language for Interpretation

Nature, purpose and relevance of the evidence

Note: You can request the Tribunal to direct the attendance of a witness before the Tribunal. Please supply the name, address and telephone number of any such persons. Please also state clearly the nature, purpose and relevance of the evidence proposed to be given by them.

Part 9: Application for Extension of Time (if applicable)

[9.1] Please set out any special circumstances as to why you were unable to lodge this appeal on time.

______________________________________________________________

Note: If you are submitting this appeal outside of the time limits set out in the International Protection Act (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017, you must apply for an extension of time within which to lodge your appeal. Pursuant to Regulation 5 the Tribunal shall not extend the prescribed period except where it is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that there were special circumstances as to why the notice of appeal was submitted after the prescribed period had expired, and in the circumstances concerned, it would be unjust not to extend the prescribed period.

Part 10: Authorisation and Confirmation of Applicant

[10.1] I confirm that the answers set out in this form are true and correct.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[10.2] I authorise my legal representative to act on my behalf in respect of all matters with the Tribunal and to receive all correspondence and documents relating to my appeal.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[10.3] I consent to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal emailing official communications in relation to my appeal to my email address, provided below

Email address for electronic service and communication: _________________

I understand it is my duty to inform the Tribunal if this email address changes.

I understand that official communications will include notifications and decisions and it is my responsibility to take any required action in response.

I understand that these communications may be signed with an electronic signature.

I understand that, where the Minister or International Protection Appeals Tribunal deems it necessary, notifications and decisions taken during the course of my appeal may be provided in electronic form to the legal representative whom I have authorised to act on my behalf.

I understand I am not obliged to receive communications electronically and that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting info@protectionappeals.ie.

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

Note: This part must be signed by the applicant. Where the applicant is a minor, it should be signed on their behalf by a parent/guardian.

Information note

• Please complete

all

sections of the attached form that apply to your appeal.

• Correspondence relating to your appeal will be sent to the email address previously provided by you to the Minister for Justice unless an alternative address is provided in the attached appeal application form. If you have a legal representative, correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them.

• Your application

must

specify the grounds upon which your appeal is to be based as provided for in

section 41

(2)(b) of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• Any additional information on which you intend to rely must be submitted with your application (unless previously submitted to the International Protection Officer).

• All documents which you submit should be originals where possible.

• You may withdraw your appeal at any time before the making of a decision by the Tribunal by sending a notice of withdrawal to the Tribunal.

• Your application for appeal may be deemed withdrawn if you fail to attend a scheduled oral hearing or where you are deemed to have failed in your duty to cooperate as provided for in

section 45

of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• This form must be signed by the applicant. It cannot be signed by a legal representative on their behalf.”

Schedule 2

“International Protection Act 2015 International Protection Appeals

Tribunal Schedule 1A

International Protection Appeals – Accelerated procedures

Appeal against a recommendation under section 39(3)(c).

(Recommendation to refuse both refugee and subsidiary protection status).

This form should ONLY be used where the recommendation includes findings under section 39(4)* resulting in use of accelerated appeals procedures.

Note: If necessary, you may attach additional pages to this form. Each additional page should be signed by you at the bottom.

Part 1: Type of appeal

[1.1] Please tick as appropriate

□ Refugee and Subsidiary Protection Refusal

OR

□ I wish to appeal against the recommendation of the International Protection Officer under

section 39

(3)(c) of the

International Protection Act 2015

that I should be given neither a refugee declaration nor a subsidiary protection declaration.

Part 2: Applicant’s Details

[2.1] Personal Reference Number (e.g. 123456-16): ________________________

[2.2] Full Name: ____________________________________________________

[2.3] Any other Names used: __________________________________________

[2.4] Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

[2.5] Address: __________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

[2.6] Telephone Number(s) (if any): _________________________________

[2.7] Nationality: ________________________________________________

[2.8] Details of any dependants included in your appeal

Name

Date of Birth

Male or female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

[2.9] Details of any other family members living in the State

Name

Date of Birth

Male or female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

Note: If you have other family members with a claim for International Protection pending, the Tribunal may decide to hear the appeals together.

Part 3: Applicants under 18 and in the care of Tusla – The Child and Family Agency (if applicable)

[3.1] Name and address of

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

representative

______________________________________________________________

[3.2] If you are in the care of a person other than a parent or

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

, please insert here the name and address of that person.

______________________________________________________________

Part 4: Legal Representation (if applicable)

[4.1] Do you have legal representation?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[4.2] Name and Address of your legal representative

______________________________________________________________

[4.3] Telephone number: _________________________________________

[4.4] Email address: _____________________________________________

Note: If you instruct a legal representative at a later stage of your appeal, you should inform the Tribunal of this immediately and provide the Tribunal with the relevant details. If you have a legal representative, all correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you.

Part 5: Grounds of Appeal

[5.1] Ground 1

______________________________________________________________

[5.2] Ground 2

______________________________________________________________

[5.3] Ground 3

______________________________________________________________

Note: Please state clearly and concisely the grounds on which you are seeking to appeal the recommendation of the International Protection Officer. An appeal is not valid unless it specifies in writing the grounds of appeal.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s).

Part 6(A): Documentation received by the applicant from the International Protection Office/Minister

•

Please list below all documents that accompanied the notification of recommendation issued to you by the International Protection Office/Minister.

[6A.1] Document 1: _____________________________________________

[6A.2] Document 2: _____________________________________________

[6A.3] Document 3: _____________________________________________

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s)

•

NB: You may be required by the Tribunal to supply the documents listed at 6(A) above.

Part 6(B): Additional Documentation to be considered in your appeal.

[6B.1] Document 1: _____________________________________________

[6B.2] Document 2: _____________________________________________

[6B.3] Document 3: _____________________________________________

•

Please list here all documents and/or records other than those listed at 6(A) above on which you propose to rely for the purposes of your appeal.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate sheet(s).

•

NB: The documents listed above at 6(B) must accompany this form.

Part 7: Paper based appeals

[7.1] In accordance with

section 43

of the

International Protection Act 2015

, the Tribunal, unless it considers it is not in the interests of justice to do so, shall make its decision in relation to an accelerated appeal without an oral hearing.

You may set out below any reasons why you are of the view that it is in the interests of justice that an oral hearing be held in your case.

______________________________________________________________

Part 8: Application for Extension of Time (if applicable)

[8.1] Please set out the reasons why you were unable to lodge this appeal on time.

______________________________________________________________

Note: If you are submitting this appeal outside of the time limits set out in the International Protection Act (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017, you must apply for an extension of time within which to lodge your appeal.

Part 9: Authorisation and Confirmation of Applicant

[9.1] I confirm that the answers set out in this form are true and correct.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[9.2] I authorise my legal representative to act on my behalf in respect of all matters with the Tribunal and to receive all correspondence and documents relating to my appeal.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[9.3] I consent to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal emailing official communications in relation to my appeal to my email address, provided below

Email address for electronic service and communication: ________________

I understand it is my duty to inform the Tribunal if this email address changes.

I understand that official communications will include notifications and decisions and it is my responsibility to take any required action in response.

I understand that these communications may be signed with an electronic signature.

I understand that, where the Minister or International Protection Appeals Tribunal deems it necessary, notifications and decisions taken during the course of my appeal may be provided in electronic form to the legal representative whom I have authorised to act on my behalf.

I understand I am not obliged to receive communications electronically and that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting

info@protectionappeals.ie.

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

Note: This part must be signed by the applicant. Where the applicant is a minor, it should be signed on their behalf by a parent/guardian.

Information note

• Please complete all sections of the attached form that apply to your appeal.

• Correspondence relating to your appeal will be sent to the email address previously provided by you to the Minister for Justice unless an alternative address is provided in the attached appeal application form. If you have a legal representative, correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them.

• Your application must specify the grounds upon which your appeal is to be based as provided for in

section 41

(2)(b) of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• Any additional information on which you intend to rely must be submitted with your application (unless previously submitted to the International Protection Officer).

• All documents which you submit should be originals where possible.

• You may withdraw your appeal at any time before the making of a decision by the Tribunal by sending a notice of withdrawal to the Tribunal.

• Your application for appeal may be deemed withdrawn if you fail to attend a scheduled oral hearing or where you are deemed to have failed in your duty to cooperate as provided for in

section 45

of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• This form must be signed by the applicant. It cannot be signed by a legal representative on their behalf.

*Section 39(4) findings

This form should ONLY be used where the recommendation includes one or more of the following findings

(a) that the applicant, in submitting his or her application and in presenting the grounds of his or her application in his or her preliminary interview or personal interview or at any time before the conclusion of the examination, has raised only issues that are not relevant or are of minimal relevance to his or her eligibility for international protection;

(b) that the applicant has made inconsistent, contradictory, improbably or insufficient representations which make his or her claim to be eligible for international protection clearly unconvincing;

(c) that the applicant has failed without reasonable cause to make his or her application as soon as reasonably practicable having had the opportunity to do so;

(d) that the applicant, for a reason referred to in section 32, is not in need of international protection;

(e) that the applicant’s country of origin is a safe country of origin.”

Schedule 3

“International Protection Act 2015

International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Schedule 2

Inadmissible Applications

Appeal against a recommendation under section 21(3).

(Recommendation that an application is inadmissible)

Note: If necessary you may attach additional pages to this form if required. Each additional page should be signed by you at the bottom.

Part 1: Applicant’s Details

[1.1] Personal Reference Number (e.g. 123456-16): __________________

[1.2] Full Name: ______________________________________________

[1.3] Any other Names used: ____________________________________

[1.4] Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

[1.5] Address: __________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

[1.6] Telephone Number (

if any

): _________________________________

[1.7] Nationality: ______________________________________________

[1.8] Details of any dependants included in your appeal

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

[1.9] Details of any other family members in the State

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

Part 2: Applicants under 18 and in the care of Tusla

—

The Child and Family Agency(if applicable)

[2.1] Name and address of

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

representative

______________________________________________________________

[2.2] If you are in the care of a person other than a parent or

Tusla

—

The Child and Family Agency

, please insert here the name and address of that person.

______________________________________________________________

Part 3: Legal Representation (if applicable)

[3.1] Do you have legal representation?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[3.2] Name and Address of your legal representative

______________________________________________________________

[3.3] Telephone number: _______________________________________

[3.4] Email address: ___________________________________________

Note: If you instruct a legal representative at a later stage of your appeal, you should inform the Tribunal of this immediately and provide the Tribunal with the relevant details.

If you have a legal representative, all correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you.

Part 4: Grounds of Appeal

[4.1] Ground 1

______________________________________________________________

[4.2] Ground 2

______________________________________________________________

[4.3] Ground 3

______________________________________________________________

Note: Please state clearly and concisely the grounds on which you are seeking to appeal the recommendation of the International Protection Officer.

Your appeal will be determined without an oral hearing. Therefore, it is important to include all the grounds of appeal you wish the Tribunal to consider here.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate Sheet(s).

Part 5: New Documentation to be considered in your appeal.

[5.1] Document 1: ___________________________________________

[5.2] Document 2: ___________________________________________

[5.3] Document 3: ___________________________________________

Note: Please list here all documents and/or records on which you propose to rely for the purposes of your appeal. These documents must accompany this form.

There is no need to list the documents you have already received from the International Protection Office as the Tribunal will already have a copy of them.

Your appeal will be determined without an oral hearing. Therefore, it is important to include all new documents you wish the Tribunal to consider here.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate Sheet(s).

Part 6: Request for Extension of Time (if applicable)

[6.1] Please set out the reasons why you were unable to lodge this appeal on time.

______________________________________________________________

Note: If you are submitting this appeal outside of the time limits set out in the

International Protection Act 2015

(Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017 you must apply for an extension of time within which to lodge your appeal.

Part 7: Authorisation and Confirmation of Applicant

[7.1] I confirm that the answers set out in this form are true and correct.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[7.2] I authorise my legal representative to act on my behalf in respect of all matters with the Tribunal and to receive all correspondence and documents relating to my appeal.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[7.3] I consent to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal emailing official communications in relation to my appeal to my email address, provided below

Email address for electronic service and communication: ________________

I understand it is my duty to inform the Tribunal if this email address changes.

I understand that official communications will include notifications and decisions and it is my responsibility to take any required action in response.

I understand that these communications may be signed with an electronic signature.

I understand that, where the Minister or International Protection Appeals Tribunal deems it necessary, notifications and decisions taken during the course of my appeal may be provided in electronic form to the legal representative whom I have authorised to act on my behalf.

I understand I am not obliged to receive communications electronically and that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting info@protectionappeals.ie.

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

Note: This part must be signed by the applicant.

Where the applicant is a minor it should be signed on their behalf by a parent/guardian.

Information Note

• An appeal to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal under the above provisions must be brought in notice in writing within 10 days from the date of the sending to you of the notification of the recommendation of the International Protection Officer.

• Under

section 21

(7) of the

International Protection Act 2015

, the Tribunal shall make its decision without an oral hearing.

• You must complete all sections of the attached form and you must sign and date the form at part 7.

• Correspondence relating to your appeal will be sent to your legal representative unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you.

• Your application must specify the grounds upon which your appeal is to be based as provided for in

section 21

(7) of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• Any additional information on which you intend to rely must be submitted with your application (unless previously submitted to the International Protection Officer).

• All documentation you submit should be originals.

• You may withdraw your appeal at any time before the making of a decision by the Tribunal by sending a notice of withdrawal to the Tribunal.

• Your application for appeal may be deemed withdrawn where you are deemed to have failed in your duty to cooperate as provided for in

section 45

of the

International Protection Act 2015

.”

Schedule 4

“International Protection Act 2015

International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Schedule 3

Subsequent Applications

Appeal against a recommendation under section 22(5).

(Recommendation to refuse permission to make a subsequent application)

Note: If necessary you may attach additional pages to this form. Each additional page should be signed by you at the bottom.

Part 1: Applicant’s Details

[1.1] Personal Reference Number (e.g. 123456-16): __________________

[1.2] Full Name: ______________________________________________

[1.3] Any other Names used: ____________________________________

[1.4] Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

[1.5] Address: _______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

[1.6] Telephone Number (

if any

): ________________________________

[1.7] Nationality: _____________________________________________

[1.8] Details of any dependants included in your appeal

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

[1.9] Details of any other family members in the State

Name

Date of Birth

Male or Female

Relationship to Applicant

Personal Ref. No.

Part 2: Applicants under 18 and in the care of Tusla

—

The Child and Family Agency (if applicable)

[2.1] Name and address of

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

representative

___________________________________________________________

[2.2] If you are in the care of a person other than a parent or

Tusla – The Child and Family Agency

, please insert here the name and address of that person.

___________________________________________________________

Part 3: Legal Representation (if applicable)

[3.1] Do you have legal representation?

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

[3.2] Name and Address of your legal representative

___________________________________________________________

[3.3] Telephone number: _________________________________________

[3.4] Email address: _____________________________________________

Note: If you instruct a legal representative at a later stage of your appeal, you should inform the Tribunal of this immediately and provide the Tribunal with the relevant details.

If you have a legal representative, all correspondence in relation to your appeal will be sent to them unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you.

Part 4: Grounds of Appeal

[4.1] Ground 1

_____________________________________________________________

[4.2] Ground 2

_____________________________________________________________

[4.3] Ground 3

_____________________________________________________________

Note: Please state clearly and concisely the grounds on which you are seeking to appeal the recommendation of the International Protection Officer.

Your appeal will be determined without an oral hearing. Therefore, it is important to include all the grounds of appeal you wish the Tribunal to consider here.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate Sheet(s).

Part 5: New Documentation to be considered in your appeal

[5.1] Document 1

[5.2] Document 2

[5.3] Document 3

Note: Please list here all documents and/or records on which you propose to rely for the purposes of your appeal. These documents must accompany this form.

There is no need to list the documents you have already received from the International Protection Office as the Tribunal will already have a copy of them.

Your appeal will be determined without an oral hearing. Therefore, it is important to include all new documents you wish the Tribunal to consider here.

•

If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a separate Sheet(s).

Part 6: Request for Extension of Time (if applicable)

[6.1] Please set out the reasons why you were unable to lodge this appeal on time

______________________________________________________________

Note: If you are submitting this appeal outside of the time limits set out in the

International Protection Act 2015

(Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017 you must apply for an extension of time within which to lodge your appeal.

Part 7: Authorisation and Confirmation of Applicant

[7.1] I confirm that the answers set out in this form are true and correct.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[7.2] I authorise my legal representative to act on my behalf in respect of all matters with the Tribunal and to receive all correspondence and documents relating to my appeal.

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

[7.3] I consent to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal emailing official communications in relation to my appeal to my email address, provided below

Email address for electronic service and communication: _____________________________

I understand it is my duty to inform the Tribunal if this email address changes.

I understand that official communications will include notifications and decisions and it is my responsibility to take any required action in response.

I understand that these communications may be signed with an electronic signature.

I understand that, where the Minister or International Protection Appeals Tribunal deems it necessary, notifications and decisions taken during the course of my appeal may be provided in electronic form to the legal representative whom I have authorised to act on my behalf.

I understand I am not obliged to receive communications electronically and that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting info@protectionappeals.ie.

Yes

□

No

: □

(tick as appropriate)

Signed: __________________________

Applicant

Date: _____/_____/_____

Note: This part must be signed by the applicant.

Where the applicant is a minor it should be signed on their behalf by a parent/guardian.

Information Note

• An appeal to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal under the above provisions must be brought in notice in writing within 10 days from the date of the sending to you of the notification of the recommendation of the International Protection Officer.

• Under

section 22

(9) of the

International Protection Act 2015

, the Tribunal shall make its decision without an oral hearing.

• You must complete all sections of the attached form and you must sign and date the form at part 7.

• Correspondence relating to your appeal will be sent to your legal representative unless the

International Protection Act 2015

requires it to be sent directly to you.

• Your application must specify the grounds upon which your appeal is to be based as provided for in

section 22

(9) of the

International Protection Act 2015

.

• Any additional information on which you intend to rely must be submitted with your application (unless previously submitted to the International Protection Officer).

• All documentation you submit should be originals.

• You may withdraw your appeal at any time before the making of a decision by the Tribunal by sending a notice of withdrawal to the Tribunal.

• Your application for appeal may be deemed withdrawn where you are deemed to have failed in your duty to cooperate as provided for in

section 45

of the

International Protection Act 2015

.”

GIVEN under my Official Seal,

18 June, 2026.

JIM O’CALLAGHAN,

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(

This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.

)

These Regulations amend the

International Protection Act 2015

(Procedures and Periods for Appeals) Regulations 2017 (No. 116 of 2017). The Regulations introduce an option for consent to be given in respect of electronic service in the process for appeals and provides further clarity on applications for extensions of time and permissions to make late appeals.

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Preamble S.I. No. 285/2026 - International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026 Open official source

Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of

26

th June,

2026.

I, JIM O’CALLAGHAN, Minister for Justice Home Affairs and Migration, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections

3

and

41

(4) of the

International Protection Act 2015

(No. 66 of 2015) (as adapted by the Justice (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2025 (

S.I. No. 242 of 2025

)) having regard to the need to observe fair procedures and having consulted the chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, hereby make the following regulations

S.I. No. 285/2026 - International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals)(Amendment) Regulations 2026

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