PQ 832
832. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he is aware that the International Protection Appeals Tribunal accepted more than 15,000 appeals in 2025 and had approximately 19,000 cases on hand at the end of that year; what additional resources, staffing or legislative measures are being considered to address this backlog; whether the Government’s own analytical report has concluded that faster processing of appeals represents the most effective medium-term means of reducing accommodation costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30144/26]
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832. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he is aware that the International Protection Appeals Tribunal accepted more than 15,000 appeals in 2025 and had approximately 19,000 cases on hand at the end of that year; what additional resources, staffing or legislative measures are being considered to address this backlog; whether the Government’s own analytical report has concluded that faster processing of appeals represents the most effective medium-term means of reducing accommodation costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30144/26]
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