Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister outlined, there are 12,600 appeals on hand, but there was a substantial increase in the number of applicants in 2023, when the figure was 13,277. In 2024, the figure was 18,651. In the first three months of this year, there were 3,021. This means an average of 1,000 per month, which is 12,000 per year.

We must consider how we can expedite the whole appeals process, deal with it more efficiently and get decisions made. This obviously means numbers because the sum of the applications for both 2023 and 2024 is 30,000 in real terms. This has to be dealt with really quickly because if the appeals are not dealt with in a timely manner, we will have further difficulties with accommodation and the deportation of those who are not here legally. I ask that every effort be made to improve the appeals process, appoint the additional staff to deal with the appeals and have timely delivery of decisions.

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