Ireland Justice and Legal Aid: Competent Authorities, Functions and Contact Information

Core Institution Overview The core institution of Ireland's justice and legal affairs authorities is the Department of Justice, a central government department responsible for maintaining national security, managing the immigration and asylum system, implementing criminal justice policy, and promoting legal reform.

Key Data According to the annual report published by the Department of Justice in March 2026, the department processed more than 125,000 immigration visa applications in 2025 and oversaw the accommodation process for approximately 4,500 international protection applicants nationwide.

Subordinate Agencies and Responsibilities Through its subordinate agencies—the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and the Justice and Equality Division—the department directly manages all matters involving the entry, residence, naturalisation, and legal affairs of foreign nationals.

Headquarters Address

• Main office: 51 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 HK52, Ireland
• Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) office: 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 XK70, Ireland

Official Websites

• Department of Justice website: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-justice/
• Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/

Contact Information

• Switchboard: +353 1 602 8202
• Immigration service enquiries: +353 1 679 3777 (Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00)
• Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)
• Immigration enquiries: [email protected]
• Social media: Twitter/X: @DeptJusticeIE