What is the change?
The EU Temporary Protection Directive has now been activated in response to the Ukraine crisis. The Directive is an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people by Russian aggression. Ireland is participating in this measure, which has been given legal effect under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015.
Implementation time frame:
Who is affected?
The temporary protection directive applies to:
A person may be excluded from temporary protection by the Minister in the following circumstances:
Key points:
Temporary Protection will be granted initially for a period of one year, and on a renewable basis for up to three years.
Beneficiaries will be provided with a letter detailing their temporary protection in the State and the immigration permission being provided on arrival in the State at Dublin Airport. This permission letter will enable them to access all necessary supports as soon as possible. The Department of Justice are working urgently to provide permission letters to those who arrived in Ireland since 24th February 2022 and prior to 9th March 2022 (when permission letters began to be provided).
Arrangements for the registration of the immigration permission will follow. Normal registration procedures may not apply due to the nature of the situation. All necessary steps will be taken to ensure the process is as simple and stress free as possible.
Temporary Protection will give people immediate access to:
While a person entitled to temporary protection can apply for international protection at any time, it is not possible to avail of temporary protection and its measures while an application for international protection has been made.
The Department of Justice has released an FAQ page providing the most up to date arrangements for Ukrainian citizens and their family members wishing to travel to Ireland.
Analysis and Comments:
The Irish government has made this decision in line with other EU countries and in response to the mass displacement of individuals as a result of the conflict in the Ukraine.
Deloitte welcomes Ireland’s participation in the EU Temporary Protection Directive and the resources the government is providing to citizens who arrive into the State.
If you have employees impacted by the above changes, please contact the Deloitte immigration team to assist.