Differential treatment of specific nationalities in detention

Republic of Ireland

Country Report: Differential treatment of specific nationalities in detention Last updated: 02/06/25

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No distinctions are made between different nationalities in detention. There is no indication that some nationalities are treated less favourably compared to others in the context of detention.

Republic of Ireland

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Overview of the legal framework

Overview of the main changes since the previous report update

Asylum Procedure

General
Access to the procedure and registration
Procedures
Guarantees for vulnerable groups
Subsequent applications
The safe country concepts
Information for asylum seekers and access to NGOs and UNHCR
Differential treatment of specific nationalities in the procedure

Reception Conditions

Access and forms of reception conditions
Housing
- Types of accommodation
- Conditions in reception facilities
Employment and education
- Access to the labour market
- Access to education
Health care
Special reception needs of vulnerable groups
Information for asylum seekers and access to reception centres
- Provision of information on reception
- Access to reception centres by third parties
Differential treatment of specific nationalities in reception

Detention of Asylum Seekers

General
Legal framework of detention
Detention conditions
Procedural safeguards
- Judicial review of the detention order
- Legal assistance for review of detention
Differential treatment of specific nationalities in detention

Content of International Protection

Status and residence
Family reunification
- Criteria and conditions
- Status and rights of family members
Movement and mobility
- Freedom of movement
- Travel documents
Housing
Employment and education
- Access to the labour market
- Access to education
Social welfare
Health care

ANNEX – Transposition of the CEAS in national legislation

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