2338. 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 entered IP accommodation services upon making their application; the number that subsequently left that accommodation following determination of their application, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61732/26]

I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust, and rules based, and that our borders are protected.

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

The Pact provides a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure. This will be achieved through convergence in asylum practices across the EU including standardised processing times for decisions: six months for a standard procedure, three months for accelerated and border procedures and two months for inadmissible cases.

The new system has been in place for two months and is operating as intended. The Department undertook significant preparation prior to commencement, developing and resourcing new processes and procedures, to ensure readiness for new timelines required under the Pact.

The State is currently providing accommodation to over 32,000 people who have applied for international protection, and over 9,000 of these are children. Accommodation is provided in 298 centres nationwide. It is a legal obligation of the State to provide this accommodation and other basic supports to people seeking international protection.

IPAS does not collate information on residents by stage of the application process.

Between 12 June 2026 and 24 August 2026, 1,638 people started the screening process under the new legislation.

The table below outlines pathway outcomes for the 1,314 applicants who have completed screening:

IPAS releases weekly statistics in relation to international protection applicants. This includes a per county breakdown of where applicants are residing, an accommodation overview, and a wide range of other details.

These statistics are located on the Gov.ie website: www.gov.ie/en/international-protection-accommodation-services-ipas/collections/statistics-2004-to-2026/.