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Joyce & Company Solicitors

Joyce & Company Solicitors

Immigration specialty
Cork, Ireland
Founded in 1982
10 people in their team
Irish
English
Immigration Asylum Business Visa +12 more
Joyce & Co Solicitors was founded in 1982. Our firm is client-focused and one of general practice. At Joyce & Co Solicitors, we have an ever-expanding team of professionals looking forward to welcome you through our doors and listen to you.Joyce & Co Solicitors was founded in 1982. Our...
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Sinnott Solicitors

Sinnott Solicitors

Immigration specialty
Cork, Ireland
Founded in 2008
English
Immigration Asylum Naturalization +12 more
Sinnott Solicitors stands out as a leading law firm in Ireland, distinguished by its deep expertise in immigration, naturalisation, and personal injury law. With a dedicated team of experienced legal professionals, the firm provides tailored solutions for individuals, families, and corporate...
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O'Donoghue & Associates

O'Donoghue & Associates

Immigration specialty
Cork, Ireland
Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
Irish
English
Immigration Asylum Business Visa +12 more
O’Donoghue & Associates Solicitors is a progressive firm of solicitors providing a professional yet personal service to all our clients.The combined knowledge of the team here in Trinity House guarantees you a quality legal service, tailored to suit your needs. Our specific expertise...
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Stanley & Company Solicitors

Stanley & Company Solicitors

Immigration specialty
Cork, Ireland
Founded in 2003
50 people in their team
Irish
English
Immigration Asylum Business Visa +12 more
Mr Colm Stanley has practised as a Specialist Immigration Solicitor in Ireland since 2003 having qualified prior to that in New York as an Attorney at Law.He assists clients in all aspects of Immigration Law.He served for a number of years as a member of the Irish Law Society's Human Rights...
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Asylum lawyers in Cork, Ireland at a glance

What the 4 firms in this list say about themselves. When a firm has not told us something, we count it as not stated rather than guess.

firms in this list
4
4 of 4 with an office in the city
median founding year
2003
4 of 4 firms give one
people: the most common team size
21–50
3 of 4 firms give one
4 offices on the map. Only offices we could place in Cork, Ireland are shown.

Where their offices are

4 offices in this list

Show the 4 addresses
  • Joyce & Company Solicitors · 9 Washington Street West, Cork, Ireland
  • Sinnott Solicitors · 14 Anglesea St, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 FD93, Ireland
  • O'Donoghue & Associates · TRINITY HOUSE, 8 GEORGES QUAY, CORK, IRELAND, T12PX52
  • Stanley & Company Solicitors · 87 S Mall, Centre, Cork, T12 K5CD, Ireland

Languages firms state

  • Irish 3 firms
  • English 3 firms
  • Not stated 1 firm

A language counts only when the firm lists it on its profile.

When they were founded

  • 1990 to 2009 3 firms
  • 1950 to 1989 1 firm

The oldest dates from 1982; the median is 2003.

How big their teams are

  • 6 to 20 people 1 firm
  • 21 to 50 people 2 firms
  • Not stated 1 firm

Counted from the firms' own profiles. Firms keep these facts up to date in their dashboard. Update your firm's profile

Asylum lawyers in Cork: what to know before you hire

A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 29 October 2026.

If you fear persecution or face a real risk of serious harm in your country of origin, you can apply for international protection at Citywest Reception Centre in Saggart.

This guide covers law and procedure in Ireland.

Earlier applications
Before 12 June 2026
Follow the IPO guidance for applications made before this date. [2]
Protection appeals
1 month or 10 days
Appeal within one month of receiving the decision, or 10 days for accelerated appeals. [3]
Section 189 deadline
10 days
Section 189(a): submit within 10 days of the date of notice of the decision under appeal. [4]

When a lawyer can help

Starting an asylum application

You want protection because you are afraid to return home.

Help organise the reasons for your claim and the material supporting it. [5]

Handled by:

International Protection Office at Citywest Reception Centre, Garter Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 A38Y.

Lawyer recommended

Having a lawyer attend your interview

You want legal support at your interview.

Attend as an observer during the interview. [6]

Handled by:

Your IPO interview.

Lawyer recommended

Submitting a protection appeal online

You want to submit an appeal through the International Protection Applicant Portal.

Prepare and submit your appeal through the online portal. [7] [8]

Handled by:

International Protection Applicant Portal.

Lawyer recommended

Visa Refusals & Appeals lawyers in Cork 

Problems in your accommodation centre

You have a complaint about your accommodation or the services provided there.

Help set out your complaint and the outcome you want. [9]

Handled by:

Raise the concern informally with your centre manager and give them an opportunity to address it.

Lawyer optional

Before you hire a lawyer

Questions to ask

  • What experience do you have with asylum claims involving circumstances like mine?
  • Who would handle my application day to day?
  • Can you take on my matter within the dates in my letters?
  • How would you keep me informed?
  • Can we communicate in my preferred language?
  • Can we meet in Cork, by telephone or by video?
What to bring
  • Any identity or travel documents you have.
  • Application forms and letters you have received.
  • A short account of what happened, with approximate dates.
  • Any messages, photographs or other material you want to discuss.
  • Details of close family members and where they are.

Check your lawyer's registration with Search by practising status and location. [19]

Costs and free help

Official charges and free public services

Interpreter
Free
Applicants who do not speak English have the right to request a free interpreter for their personal interview. [25]
Legal representation for a protection appeal
Free through legal aid
During an appeal, you can request a legal representative free of charge from the Legal Aid Board. [26]

Questions about lawyer charges

  • Is there a charge for the first consultation?
  • How would you calculate any fees for my matter?
  • Can I have a written quote showing the work included, tax and possible expenses?

Steps in your application

  1. Register your request for protection

    Tell the authorities that you want international protection. Registration includes taking your photograph and fingerprints. [20]

  2. Apply for legal assistance immediately

    Apply to the Legal Aid Board as soon as you register your intention to seek protection. [21]

  3. Complete and lodge your application form

    Complete and submit your application form. [22]

  4. Explain your reasons for seeking protection

    Explain in detail why you are asking for protection and do not want to return home. [23]

  5. Read your decision and next steps

    Read the outcome and the next steps in your decision letter. Note any deadline immediately. [24]

Common questions

What deadlines apply to international protection appeals?

International protection appeals generally have a deadline of 15 working days. A 10-working-day deadline applies where the international protection officer's recommendation includes a finding under section 39(4). [10]

Can I request a permission-to-remain review after an unsuccessful appeal?

A refusal of permission to remain can be reviewed after an unsuccessful appeal to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal. The application deadline is five working days; late applications will not be accepted. [12]

When can I apply for permission to work?

You may apply for permission to work if no decision has been issued on your international protection application within five months. Permission depends on not receiving a first-instance recommendation within six months, with no delay attributable to you. You may not work without permission. [13] [14]

Can I choose Cork for a transfer to an IPAS accommodation centre?

You will be transferred to an IPAS accommodation centre, which can be anywhere in Ireland. IPAS will not consider requests for specific locations. [15]

Official and free help

Sources (26)
  1. Before you apply - IPO ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  2. I applied before 12 June 2026 – International Protection Office ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  3. International Protection Appeals - Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals ↩ asylumappeals.ie
  4. data.oireachtas.ie ↩
  5. Contact Us – International Protection Office ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  6. PACT Code of Conducts for 3rd party attendees at IP interview ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  7. What we do - Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals ↩ asylumappeals.ie
  8. International Protection Applicant Portal - Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals ↩ asylumappeals.ie
  9. Raising a Concern – IPAS ↩ ipas.irishimmigration.ie
  10. International Protection Appeals - IPAT ↩ www.protectionappeals.ie
  11. Administrative Practice Note February 2026 Update 27 2 26 www.protectionappeals.ie
  12. Permission to Remain - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  13. Your Responsibilities - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  14. Labour Market Access Permission - Immigration Service Delivery ↩ www.irishimmigration.ie
  15. Securing Accommodation – IPAS ↩ ipas.irishimmigration.ie
  16. Law Centre (Popes Quay) - Legal Aid Board ↩ www.legalaidboard.ie
  17. About IPO – International Protection Office ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  18. I’m applying after 12 June 2026 – International Protection Office ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  19. Solicitor / Firm Search ↩ www.lawsociety.ie
  20. Help & Frequently Asked Questions - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  21. International Protection - Legal Aid Board ↩ www.legalaidboard.ie
  22. New Asylum Laws: International Protection Act 2026 - Irish Refugee Council ↩ www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
  23. Stages of Your Application - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  24. IP portal – International Protection Office ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  25. Special Procedures and Checks - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie
  26. Appeals - IPO ↩ ipo.irishimmigration.ie

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