2026-05-20
2 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure legislative and regulatory reform that guarantees International Protection applicants and appellants in Ireland receive competent, transparent and adequately resourced legal representation throughout the IPAT appeals process.
Methods: Email
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EWC sought: (1) A formal Oireachtas inquiry into legal representation standards for International Protection appellants; (2) Mandatory minimum practice standards for solicitors before IPAT covering client consultation
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hearing preparation and document transparency; (3) Strengthened Legal Aid Board resourcing; (4) Enforceable client care rights in IP proceedings; (5) Recognition of community organisations in reporting systemic failures.
