Category: Immigration Law

  • International protection in Irish law

    The key act when it comes to international protection from an Irish law perspective is the International Protection Act 2015. This act covers Section 34 of International Protection Act 2015 provides Examination of application 34. An international protection officer shall examine each application for international protection for the purpose of deciding whether to recommend, under…

  • Immigration to Ireland for business

    A business visit visa permits you to work in Ireland for up to 14 days provided the purpose of your visit is to engage in business related activities. British nationals British nationals can travel freely to Ireland without the need for a visa. This is as a result of the CTA (Common Travel Area) between…

  • Employment permits in Ireland-the essentials

    The employment permit system in Ireland is administered by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). Immigration control, on the other hand, is supervised by the Department of Justice through the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) body. Therefore, obtaining an employment permit does not automatically grant the right to enter the State but it would…

  • Citizenship law in Ireland-the essentials

    The law surrounding citizenship in Ireland is mainly to be found in The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to 2004. (Here is the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 updated to 31st July 2023.) The conditions for a certificate of naturalisation are set out in section 15 (1) of Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act…

  • Residence in Ireland from an Immigration Law Perspective

    Not everyone is entitled to live/reside in Ireland. Non nationals are required to have permission to land or remain in the State. Some groups are exempt, however, from immigration requirements: 1. Those with diplomatic immunity 2. Those with consular privileges 3. UK citizens 4. EU citizens 5. EEA (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Swiss Nationals) 6.…