International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-19
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Agricultural Panel

I move amendment No. 13:
In page 20, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:
“ “legal counselling” means the provision to an applicant of information, guidance and assistance relating to the asylum procedure, having regard to the particular circumstances of the applicant, and that is provided—
(a) on an individual and in-person basis,
(b) by a practicing solicitor or barrister,
(c) in a language that is understood by the applicant, and includes—
(i) assistance in the lodging of an application for international protection,
(ii) support in the preparation for any interview conducted at first instance, and
(iii) the provision of information on the means available to challenge a decision refusing such an application;”.

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