Contacts
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Irish Refugee Council
This non-governmental organisation (NGO) speaks for refugees and asylum seekers
37 Killarney Street, Dublin 1, D01 NX74
Phone: 01-764 5854
info@irishrefugeecouncil.iehttps://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/NASC
Nasc works with migrants and refugees to:
- advocate and lead for change within Ireland’s immigration and protection systems
- ensure fairness, access to justice and to protect human rights.
34 Paul Street, Cork, T12 W14H
Phone: 021-427 3594
reception@nascireland.orghttps://www.nascireland.org/UN High Commissioner for Refugees
This United Nations (UN) agency coordinates efforts to protect refugees and resolve challenges facing refugees.
Dublin
102 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4, D04 E7N6
Phone: 01-631 4613
Switzerland
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Case Postale 2500, CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt, Suisse.
Phone: +41 22 739 8111 (automatic switchboard)
Legal Aid Board
These details are for the specialised office of the Legal Aid Board that provides confidential and independent legal services:
- to people applying for asylum
- on immigration or other deportation matters
Dublin: 48/49 North Brunswick Street, Georges Lane, Dublin 7, D07 PE0C
Freephone: 1800 23 83 43
Phone: 01-646 9600
smithfieldlawcentre@legalaidboard.ieCork: North Quay House, Popes Quay Cork, T23 HV26
Freephone: 1800 202420
Phone: 021-455 4634
lawcentrecorknorth@legalaidboard.ieGalway: Seville House, New Dock Road Galway, H91 CKV0
Freephone: 1800 502400
Phone: 091-562 480
lawcentresevillehouse@legalaidboard.ieChildren and Young People
Children's Rights Alliance
The Children’s Rights Alliance is a partnership of non-governmental organisations working to secure the rights of children in Ireland.
7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XN29
Helpline: 01-902 0494
Monday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 2pm-7pm and Friday 10am-12 noon
https://www.childrensrights.ieOffice of the Ombudsman for Children
This office gives advice to the government on children and young people. It also does research and handles complaints.
Millennium House, 52-56 Great Strand Street Dublin 1, D01 F5P8
Phone: 01-865 6800
Freephone: 1800 20 20 40
oco@oco.iehttps://www.oco.ieGarda Headquarters
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 HN3X
Phone: 01-666 0000
Garda Confidential Line: 1 800 666 111
Emergencies: 999 or 112
https://www.garda.ieCourts Service of Ireland
The Courts Service manages the courts, including court facilities. It:
- maintains court buildings
- provides support services for judges
- gives information on the court system to the public
15-24 Phoenix St North, Smithfield Dublin 7, D07 X028
Phone: 01-888 6000
https://www.courts.ieGarda Ombudsman
The Garda Ombudsman deals with complaints made by the public about the conduct of Gardaí. If you have a complaint to make against a Garda, you should contact the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
150 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 FT73
Phone: 01-871 6727 / LoCall: 1890 600 800
info@gsoc.iehttps://www.gardaombudsman.ieOffice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
The DPP is in charge of prosecutions on behalf of the state and the people of Ireland
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Infirmary Road, Dublin 7, D07 FHN8
Phone: 01-858 8500
dpp@dppireland.iehttps://www.dpp.ieEmbassies
If you need to contact your embassy or consular office in Ireland, the best thing to do is to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs. They will give you information about your embassy or consular office
Department of Foreign Affairs
This government department deals with international issues and Ireland’s interests abroad.
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Phone: 01-408 2000
https://www.dfa.ieGovernment
Department of Justice
This government department deals with a broad range of issues like:
51 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HK52
LoCall: 1890 221 227 / Phone: 01-602 8202
info@justice.iehttps://www.justice.ieCitizens Information Board
This is a national agency responsible for giving information and advice on social services and money matters. It also provides advocacy services. Information is available in person, by phone or on the website.
Ground Floor, George's Quay House 43 Townsend St, Dublin 2, D02 VK65
Phone: Service 0761 07 4000
https://www.citizensinformation.ieOther government departments
To get information about other government departments, you should contact the citizens information services. You can find a list of all government departments, agencies and bodies on
https://www.gov.ieHealth Matters
Medical Council of Ireland
The Medical Council regulates doctors who practise medicine in Ireland. If you wish to make a complaint against a doctor, send your complaint to the Medical Council in writing, stating the name and address (if known) of the doctor. In your letter you should include all the details about the complaint.
Professional Standards, Medical Council
Kingram House, Kingram Place, Saint Peter’s, Dublin 2, D02 XY88
Phone: 01 498 3100
complaints@mcirl.iehttps://www.medicalcouncil.ieAn Bord Altranais (The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
An Bord Altranais (NMBI) regulates the practise and professional conduct of nurses and midwives in Ireland. You may make a complaint about the conduct of a nurse to the Fitness to Practise Committee of An Bord Altranais. Address complaints to the Preliminary Proceedings Committee of the NMBI and state the nature of the complaint and identify the nurse or nurses involved in the complaint.
PPC Division
Fitness to Practise Department
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 18-20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock Co. Dublin, A94 R299
Phone: 01 639 8500
ftp@nmbi.iehttps://www.nmbi.ieLegal Matters
Bar Council of Ireland
This is the representative body for barristers. If you are looking for a barrister, you can contact the Bar Council.
Bar Council Administration Office
The Four Courts, Inns Quay Dublin 7, D07 N972
Phone: 01-872 0622 or 01-817 5000
thebarofireland@lawlibrary.iehttps://www.lawlibrary.ieThe Law Society of Ireland
This is the representative for solicitors. If you are looking for a solicitor, you can contact the Law Society.
Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, D07 VY24
Phone: 01-672 4800
general@lawsociety.iehttps://www.lawsociety.ieLegal Services Regulatory Authority
This is the regulatory body for legal services providers in Ireland. If you want to make a complaint about a barrister or solicitor, contact the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
Complaints and Resolutions Unit
Legal Services Regulatory Authority PO Box 12906, Dublin 7
Phone: 01-859 2911
Mobile: 087-2199 100
complaints@lsra.iehttps://www.lsra.ieLegal Aid Board
The Legal Aid Board is responsible for legal aid if people can’t afford legal assistance. It provides legal aid for civil issues like suing for personal injury or applications for asylum. It does not deal with criminal issues (aside from three ad-hoc legal aid schemes connected with criminal matters)
Dublin
48/49 North Brunswick Street, Georges Lane, Dublin 7, D07 PE0C
Phone: 01-646 9600
Kerry, Head Office
Head Office, Quay Street Cahirciveen Co., Kerry, V23 RD36
Phone: 066-947 1000
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) carries out enquiries and can provide legal assistance or initiate legal proceedings in cases concerning human rights.
16-22 Green Street, Dublin 7, D07 CR20
LoCall: 1 890 245545
Phone: 01-858 9601
info@ihrec.ieFree Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
This non-governmental organisation provides basic, free legal services to the public, including legal advice.
85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 P9Y3
Information and Referral Line: 1890 350 250
Phone: 01-874 5690
https://www.flac.ieImmigrant Council of Ireland
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is a non-governmental organisation that promotes the rights of migrants through:
- information
- legal advice
- advocacy
- lobbying
- research
- training.
2 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2, D02 PD30 (Open 10am-1pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Phone: 01-674 0202
admin@immigrantcouncil.iehttps://www.immigrantcouncil.iePeople With A Disability
AsIAm
AsIAm undertakes a range of programmes and campaigns that work to bring about a more inclusive Ireland for those living with Autism.
AsIAm Headquarters Rock House, Main Street Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 V9P1
Phone: 01-4453203
https://www.asiam.ie/contact-us/Chime
Chime is the National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss. For over 50 years it has been championing for equal rights, greater accessibility and opportunities for individuals with deafness and hearing loss.
Chime Headquarters, 35 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1
Phone: 01-817 5700
Information Line: 1800 256 257
info@chime.iehttps://www.chime.ie/Disability Federation of Ireland
The Disability Federation of Ireland is the national support organisation for voluntary disability organisations in Ireland. They provide services to people with disabilities and disabling conditions.
Disability Federation of Ireland Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane Dublin 8, D08 TXY8.
Phone: 01-454 7978
info@disability-federation.iehttps://www.disability-federation.ie/Inclusion Ireland
Inclusion Ireland is a national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland.
Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley St Dublin 1, D01 HV25
Phone: 01-855 9891
info@inclusionireland.iehttps://www.inclusionireland.ieNational Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
The National Advocacy Service provides a free and confidential service to adults with a disability aged 18 or over
National Office, C/O Citizens Information Board, George's Quay House, 43 Townsend Street Dublin 2, D02 VK65
Phone: 076-107 3000
info@advocacy.iehttps://www.advocacy.ieNational Disability Authority
his is the state agency on disability issues. They provide advice to the government on disability issues.
25 Clyde Road, Dublin 4, D04 E409
Phone: 01-608 0400
nda@nda.iehttps://www.nda.ieIrish Deaf Society
This organisation provides support to people who have a hearing disability.
Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, D07 W94H
Phone: 01-860 1878
SMS: 086 3807033
info@irishdeafsociety.iehttps://www.irishdeafsociety.ieNational Council for the Blind
This organisation offers support and services nationwide to people experiencing difficulties with their eyesight.
Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 RP70
Phone: 01-830 7033
info@ncbi.iehttps://www.ncbi.ieMedia
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
2 - 5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, D02 XP29
Phone: 01-644 1200
info@bai.iehttps://www.bai.iePress Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman
3 Westland Square, Pearse Street Dublin 2, D02 N567
Phone: 01-648 9310
Lo-call: 1890 208 080
info@pressombudsman.iehttps://www.pressombudsman.iePrisons
Committee Against Torture (CAT)
The Committee is made up of 10 independent experts who make sure the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is followed by its State members. Every four years the Committee examines State reports and makes recommendations for improvements.
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations Office at Geneva 1211 Geneva 10 (Switzerland)
Phone: +41 22 917 90 00
E-mail: petitions@ohchr.orghttps://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CAT/Pages/CATIndex.aspxEuropean Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Committee visits places of detention including prisons and mental institutions in Europe and writes reports on the conditions there. It recommends improvements in conditions of detention and pays follow-up visits to prisons to see if the improvements have been made
Council of Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, France
Phone: +33388412000
https://www.cpt.coi.intInternational Committee of the Red Cross
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Red Cross works worldwide to:
- provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence
- promote the laws that protect victims of war.
19 Avenue de la paix CH 1202, Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41227346001
https://www.icrc.org/enInspector of Prisons
The Inspector visits prisons and writes reports on human rights problems relating to:
- physical conditions
- healthcare
- programmes for prisoners
- prison management.
Irish Prison Service
The Irish Prison Service is responsible for management of prisons and the safe and secure custody of prisoners.
Irish Prison Service
IDA Business Park, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co Longford, N39 A308
Phone: 043-333 5100
Fax: 043-333 5101
info@irishprisons.iehttps://www.irishprisons.ieIrish Penal Reform Trust
This organisation campaigns for the rights of people in prison and for penal reform
MACRO
1 Green Street, Dublin 7, D07 X6NR
Phone: 01-874 1400
info@iprt.iehttps://www.iprt.ieParole Board
The Parole Board's main role is to advise the Minister for Justice in relation to the administration of long-term prison sentences.
2nd Floor, 6/7 Hanover Street, Dublin 2, D02 W320
Phone: 01-474 8767 or 01-474 8770
E-mail: info@paroleboard.gov.ieTranslation and Interpretation
Irish Translators and Interpreters Organisation
This body represents translators and interpreters. If you are looking for a translator or interpreter, you could contact them for advice.
ITIA, Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 E102
Phone: 086-673 8386
https://www.translatorsassociation.ieOther
Data Protection Commissioner
The Data Protection Commissioner is responsible for upholding the data protection rights of individuals and dealing with organisations that breach those rights.
https://www.dataprotection.ieThe Ombudsman
The Ombudsman examines complaints from people who feel a public servant has treated them unfairly. The Office of the Ombudsman can examine complaints against most organisations that deliver public services, including:
- government departments
- local authorities
- the HSE(Health Service Executive)
- nursing homes
- publicly funded third-level education bodies
6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 W773
Phone: 01-639 5600
info@ombudsman.iehttps://www.ombudsman.ie