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How is the fast-track system for asylum seekers working?

Nine out of 10 asylum seekers whose requests for international protection were assessed using a f...

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09.00 6 Jul 2026


How is the fast-track system for asylum seekers working?


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09.00 6 Jul 2026


Nine out of 10 asylum seekers whose requests for international protection were assessed using a fast-track procedure had their claims rejected by the State. That is  according to the Internal Department of Justice briefings  

Does this mean the system is working? Claire discussed this further with  Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan & Co Solicitors. 


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