EMN May 2020 The IRPP was established by Government Decision of September 2015 in response to the global humanitarian migration crisis which saw large numbers of migrants arriving through Greece and Italy ID: 1045504
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1. Irish Refugee Protection ProgrammeEMN May 2020
2. The IRPP was established by Government Decision of September 2015 in response to the global humanitarian migration crisis which saw large numbers of migrants arriving through Greece and Italy.The Government decision committed Ireland to accept 4,000 persons under various strands of the programme, including the EU Relocation Mechanism and UNHCR-led Refugee Resettlement Programme - a commitment that was largely met by the end of 2019.
3. Arrivals of refugees under Irish Refugee Protection ProgrammeGovernment decision led by Minister for Justice and Equality in consultation with the Minister of State and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade having regard to humanitarian context, international obligations and interests of the State. Delivered jointly by all Departments as a ‘whole of government’ programmeOverseen by a Taskforce chaired by the Minister of State, Department of Justice and Equality includes Government Departments, UNHCR, and NGOs supporting refugees.Implemented by the Integrated Service Delivery team in the Department of Justice and Equality.
4. New Phase of IRPP 2020 to 2023The new phase of the IRPP is being developed in the context of continuing humanitarian crises in a number of countries, and the 74.8 million people of concern to the UNHCR globally.The first mission took place to Beirut in March when 85 families ( approx. 400+ people ) were to be interviewed, having been selected for interview by UNHCR. Covid 19 interrupted the mission but 227 people are cleared to travel from those interviewed before mandatory departure of Irish Selection Mission team.
5. Refugee resettlement - essential element of Ireland’s commitment to the Global Compact on Refugees. 2020 - 2023 Ireland will welcome up to 2,900 refugees through a combination of resettlement and community sponsorship (17/12/19) The new phase of the IRPP will see 650 UNHCR resettlements in 2020, 700 in 2021, 750 in 2022 and 800 in 2023. The arrivals will largely comprise Syrian refugees resident in Jordan and Lebanon, along with a pilot group of 150 Eritrean refugees resident in Ethiopia.The EC will provide funding of €9 million to support the resettlement of 995 people between 2020 and June 2021.
6. Pilot phase has concluded and has now entered implementation phase following an evaluation report by Dr Anthony Finn 15 November 2019 - Cork conference on supporting/developing Community Sponsorship, hosted in partnership with NASC and ‘Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship’ Canada. Followed by national launch of Community Sponsorship Ireland.8 towns – Dunshaughlin, Lismore, Carrigtwohill, Midleton, Clane, Kinsale, Rathgar and Kells – have welcomed their respective families - 30 individuals.Additional 8 – 12 groups are at various stages of registrationCommunity Sponsorship Ireland
7. IRPP progress on arrivals and housing to-date…
8. 3,206 IRPP arrivals from 2015 to 2019 ( Does not include IHAP )
9. Refugee JourneyAccompanied on journey to Resettlement by ISD teamInterview in asylum countryArrival in Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC)ResettlementCitizenship
10. Snapshot of arrivals53%maleAged 0-4Aged 5-1217%Aged 13-17Adults47%female26%15%42%58%children89families5average family sizeAged 0-4Aged 5-12Aged 13-17Adults52%children16%48%26%10%
11. Current situation – May 2020100 families in EROCs59 families assigned housing in 6 counties227 people security cleared and ready to travel to Ireland768 people to be offered Resettlement by June 2021
12. More than 84% of arrivals to-date have been housed in communities in 23 counties:Local Authorities2,327 people housed in 22 countiesMore than 500 families Irish Red Cross116 housed in 13 counties, majority of whom are single personsCommunity Sponsorship30 housed across 5 countiesIRPP 12,473 people resettled in community
13. Various challenges posed by Covid 19The availability of long-term housing in the communityThe capacity of EROCs to accommodate new arrivallsNumbers applying for international protection in the StateLanguage acquisitionEmployment activationChallenges
14. A final thought...Your attitude is more important than your abilityYour motives more important than your methodYour courage is more important than your cleverness And…always have your heart in the right place Dermot Earley, Chief of Staff, Irish Defence Forces
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