Asylum Seeker Appeal Tribunal Fees Reach €1.4 Million
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Irish Asylum Appeals tribunal Paid €1.4 Million in Fees in 2023
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published October 15, 2024, 22:58:09 GMT
Overview of Tribunal Fees
The Irish Asylum Appeals Tribunal paid out nearly €1.37 million in fees to its members during 2023, according to records released under Freedom of Data (FOI) legislation. The fees cover a range of services, from reviewing documentation to conducting oral hearings.
The tribunal handles appeals from individuals whose asylum claims have been initially rejected by the International Protection Office (IPO). The released data provides a detailed breakdown of the fees paid for different types of cases and hearings.
appeal Success Rates Vary by Nationality
Data indicates a important portion of initially rejected asylum claims are later overturned or set aside upon appeal. Across all nationalities, approximately 22 percent of initially failed asylum claims were either granted or set aside following appeal. This suggests potential inconsistencies in initial assessments.
However, success rates vary considerably depending on the applicant’s country of origin. Nigerians successfully appealed their cases in around 14 percent of instances, while Somali applicants had a slightly lower success rate of roughly 12 percent. these disparities may reflect differing circumstances and evidence presented by applicants from various countries.
Fee Structure for Tribunal Hearings
The fees paid to tribunal members are determined by a set rate schedule based on the complexity of the case. A “papers-only” case, involving a review of documentation without an oral hearing, results in a payment of €490 to the tribunal member. This fee increases if the case involves a spouse or children.
Oral hearings command a higher fee of €730, with additional payments for cases involving family members. Decisions related to admissibility or follow-up appeals are paid at rates starting at €365. Notably, fees are also payable even when appeals are withdrawn.
Withdrawal of a case prior to a hearing incurs a fee of €245, while withdrawal “post-hearing” results in a payment of €490. A fee of €245 also applies if a hearing is postponed on the day it is scheduled.
| Hearing Type | Fee (€) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Papers-Only (No Oral Hearing) | 490 | Increased with spouse/children |
| Oral Hearing | 730 | increased with family members |
| Admissibility/Follow-up Appeal | 365+ | Starting rate |
| Appeal Withdrawn (Pre-Hearing) | 245 | |
| Appeal Withdrawn (Post-Hearing) | 490 | |
| Hearing Postponed (On the Day) | 245 |
Official Response and Further information
When questioned about the released records, a spokesperson for the tribunal stated they had no further information to