13 January 2017
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"New procedures to speed up applications for asylum, which have just come into effect in Ireland, should significantly cut the length of time asylum-seekers spend in direct provision centres.
The move means Ireland will join other European Union member states in having a streamlined process for assessing asylum applications.
Until now asylum-seekers had to navigate a multilayered process that often led to long stays in direct provision awaiting decisions.
Under the new “single procedure” system, asylum-seekers will make one application, which they may appeal once."
See the article: New asylum application process comes into effect (The Irish Times, link)
And: Ireland – New International Protection Act commenced: A single procedure and restricted family reunification (ECRE, link):
"Secondly, Ireland has changed family reunification rights. Before, there were two categories: an automatic right to reunion with children and spouses, once identity was established and a discretionary category for other family members such as elderly parents or siblings where dependency on the person in Ireland could be established. This discretionary category has now been abolished. In addition, the right now only exists for 12 months following from a declaration of refugee status or subsidiary protection."
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