Ireland
Ireland
UNHCR works with Ireland to strengthen asylum systems, promote refugee inclusion, and ensure access to rights amid rising protection needs.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
UNHCR has maintained a continuous presence in Ireland since 1998, working to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons. We provide guidance, training, and support to authorities, promote alignment with international standards, and offer assistance to individuals and those working on their behalf.
In 2024, Ireland’s asylum system experienced significant strain due to a record number of new applications. UNHCR supported efforts to scale up system capacity, including training 433 decision-makers, auditing 317 decisions, and contributing to legal proceedings that reaffirmed the right to adequate living standards. Educational pathways were strengthened, with scholarships offered to refugees through Irish universities, and community sponsorship initiatives expanded in collaboration with civil society.
The Irish Refugee Resettlement Programme, operational since 2000 in partnership with UNHCR, continued to provide protection to refugees unable to return home due to war or persecution. UNHCR also advanced legal reform, promoted statelessness determination, and ensured that gender, diversity, and trauma-informed approaches were embedded in national systems to protect and include forcibly displaced people.
Ireland as a donor
Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in Ireland to support UNHCR.
Population and financial overview
Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.
Latest updates
Office contact details
Email: [email protected]
Ireland is covered by the following UNHCR office:
The Representation for EU Affairs, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Street address and mailing address:
Avenue Louise 283, B-1050 Brussels, BC, Belgium
Telephone:
+32 2 627 5999
Time zone:
GMT + 1
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
Note: if you are a forcibly displaced or stateless person who needs assistance, please consult the Help website. You can also contact us by phone on +32-472 18 92 65:
- Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30
- Thursday 13:30 – 16:30.
