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# Asylum applications

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'Dismay' as asylum seekers now waiting over two years for claims to be processed

Protection applicants are waiting almost 27 months for a decision on their application.

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Aug 8th 2021, 7:30 AM

The UN's refugee chief is in Ireland and says wait times in Direct Provision must improve

Filippo Grandi complimented Ireland on its resettlement efforts.

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Jul 11th 2019, 6:21 AM

Asylum applications rose by 26% in the first six months of this year

However, less than 1,000 people applied in Ireland last year.

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Sep 26th 2014, 1:58 PM