Provision of Representatives for Unaccompanied Minors in Ireland
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The Irish Department of Justice announces a pilot programme to provide representatives for unaccompanied minors. The programme aims to protect the rights of children arriving in the country without accompaniment.
Introduction
The Irish Department of Justice, as part of the EU Migration Pact implementation, must provide representatives for unaccompanied minors entering the country and applying for international protection. To this end, the Department announces a pilot programme to provide representatives for these children.
Programme Objective
The programme aims to protect the rights of unaccompanied minors arriving in Ireland. The programme will provide them with representatives who will protect their interests at all stages of the international protection procedure.
Eligibility
Organisations with experience working with unaccompanied minors and providing them with legal and social support can participate in the programme. The Irish Department of Justice will review applications from these organisations and select those that meet the programme's requirements.
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Source: irishimmigration.ie