Asylum seekers can wait almost three years for final decision on their application, data shows

Lengthy processing times putting huge strains on the availability of accommodation, TD says

An individual seeking international protection will wait up to 18 months for their application to be processed and where an appeal is sought, this may take a further 14 months.

The average wait time for asylum application appeals is up to 14 months, according to the latest data.

An individual seeking international protection will wait up to 18 months for their application to be processed and where an appeal is sought, this may take a further 14 months. This means under normal procedures, a person could be waiting up to two years and eight months for a final decision to be made on their application.