Government Agencies

International Protection Accommodation Services,
P.O. Box 11487,
Dublin 2

International Protection Accommodation Services is charged with providing accommodation and associated services to asylum seekers under the Direct Provision system. IPAS seeks to ensure that the material needs of residents, in the period during which their applications for international protection are being processed, are met.

Department of Justice and Equality,
51 St. Stephen’s Green,
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 602 8202
E-mail: foi@justice.ie
0pening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00-19.00

The International Protection Office considers, as part of a single procedure process, whether asylum applicants should be given permission to remain in Ireland.

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service,
79-83 Lower Mount Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 602 8000
E-mail: info@ipo.gov.ie
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.45-16.00

The International Protection Office considers, as part of a single procedure process, whether asylum applicants should be given permission to remain in Ireland.

International Protection Appeals Tribunal,
6/7 Hanover Street East,
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 474 8400
E-mail: info@protectionappeals.ie

The International Protection Appeals Tribunal hears and determines appeals on recommendations made by an international protection officer on applications for international protection status in the State.

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service,
13/14 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 666 9100
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 8.00-21.00 Fri 8.00-18.00

INIS is responsible for administering the functions of the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to international protection, immigration (including visas) and citizenship matters.

Garda National Immigration Bureau,
13/14 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 666 9100
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 8.00-21.00 Fri 8.00-18.00

The Garda National Immigration Bureau deals with immigration-related issues outside Dublin.