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Presentation by David Costello Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

Law Society Seminar: New Rules for the New Irish The Immigration, Residence & Protection Bill 2007 Protection Aspects. Presentation by David Costello Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. 27 January 2007. Key Elements. The asylum journey so far Some objectives Key amendments

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Presentation by David Costello Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

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  1. Law Society Seminar: New Rules for the New Irish The Immigration, Residence & Protection Bill 2007 Protection Aspects Presentation by David CostelloIrish Naturalisation and Immigration Service 27 January 2007

  2. Key Elements • The asylum journey so far • Some objectives • Key amendments • Change management process

  3. Asylum applications in Ireland(1994 – 2006) No. of applicants 3,883 4,626 7,724 10,938 10,325 11,634 7,900 4,766 4,323 4,314

  4. The 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

  5. The asylum journey so far (contd.) • Backlog in RAC eliminated • Process speeded up • Publication of RAT decisions • Refugee Act, 1996 • New technology developments

  6. Bill - objectives • Consolidation • New framework for processing • EU Obligations • 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

  7. Bill – objectives (contd.) • Tackle major shortcomings in deportation process • Procedural fairness • Respect for international obligations • Continued UNHCR involvement

  8. Bill – Key amendments • Single protection procedure • Removals replace deportation process • New Framework: ORAC→INIS RAT→PRT • Other amendments?

  9. Change management process • 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.

  10. Conclusion Thank you

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