Appointing Authority: Minister for Justice & Equality
Location: Dublin
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D., is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons who wish to be considered for appointment as a Member (part-time) of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.
The Role:
The position of Member of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal is a statutory position created under the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Minister for Justice and Equality in accordance with the Second Schedule to the 1996 Act.
The Second Schedule provides that members of the Tribunal shall hold office for a term of three years on the terms and conditions determined by the Minister for Justice and Equality. Functions to be performed by members of the Tribunal will cease should the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) be repealed within this three year period.
Under the provisions of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill, which the Minister intends to re-publish, it is proposed that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal will be replaced in due course by a new Protection Review Tribunal.
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Closing date for applications is 10th May 2013.