A new international protection appeals structure, the Tribunal for Asylum and
Returns Appeals (TARA), is to be established in 2026, pursuant to the International
Protection Bill 2026, when enacted.
The TARA will replace the International Protection Appeals Tribunal and is due to be
operational by June 2026. It is expected that TARA will have the capacity to process
appeals in shorter timeframes than those which exist in the current system.
The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is seeking to appoint Deputy
Chief Appeals Officers to TARA. These roles present an opportunity for successful
candidates to be part of a new and dynamic appeals process at a time of significant
and fundamental change in the international protection system.
The Deputy Chief Appeals Officer will be a member of the senior management
structure of TARA and will support the Chief Appeals Officer in ensuring that the
functions of the Tribunal are carried out efficiently.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Tuesday, 21 st April 2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine
grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.
