2337. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for international protection that have been received under each procedure since the International Protection Act 2026 who presented a valid passport or other recognised travel document when making their application; the number who did not, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61731/26]

As the Deputy will be aware, the International Protection Act 2026 commenced on 12 June 2026 and gives effect to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact.

The Pact provides for a more streamlined and harmonised asylum procedure across the European Union, including standardised processing timeframes for applications examined under the standard, accelerated and border procedures.

The table below outlines pathway outcomes for applicants who had completed screening under the International Protection Act 2026 as of 30 August 2026.

The International Protection Office records information relating to the identity documentation presented by applicants during the screening and lodgement process.

Since commencement of the Act, original hard-copy identity documentation, including passports, national identity cards, convention travel documents, birth certificates and driving licences, has been recorded as having been presented in respect of 602 applicants.

Digital copies of identity documents presented by applicants may also be taken into account during the pathway determination process and are not included in the figure above.

In determining the appropriate procedure under which an application should be processed, the International Protection Office considers a range of factors, including the documentation presented by an applicant, the reliability of that documentation, security or criminality concerns, and any identified vulnerabilities or medical needs.

Under the International Protection Act 2026, applicants who deliberately withhold or conceal documentation relevant to establishing their identity or nationality may, depending on the circumstances of the case, be considered for processing under the accelerated procedure or the border procedure. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the requirements of the Act and relevant EU legislation.

Ireland is required to maintain adequate capacity for the operation of the asylum border procedure. Accordingly, assignment to that procedure is not determined solely by the presentation or non-presentation of documentation but involves consideration of all relevant legal and operational factors.