You will be asked to complete an application form for a declaration as a refugee.
You may be given a Notice in writing that your application may be examined under the Dublin Convention to determine whether Ireland or another Dublin Convention country is responsible for examining your application.
Your application must be accompanied by any original travel documents (passports, laissez-passer) in your possession and, if appropriate, those of your children under 18 years. Unless you have a reasonable cause for not doing so, you must also furnish originals of all identity documents, birth and marriage certificates in your possession relating to you and/or your children.
You will be given an initial interview, in accordance with section 8 of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended, in order to establish whether you wish to make an application for a declaration, and if so, the general grounds upon which the application is based; your identity, nationality and country of origin; the method of your entry (that is, the mode of transport used and the route you travelled) into the state; the reason why you are in the state and the legal basis for your presence in the state.
At the end of your interview, in accordance with section 8 of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended, you will be advised of your right to consult a solicitor and the UNHCR. (see Legal Aid for Asylum Seekers on this site)
You must go to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner to complete the initial asylum process. This will include a brief interview with a member of staff of the Refugee Applications Commissioner in order to supplement the details already provided to the immigration officer and will include having your photograph taken and, if you are over 14 years of age, having your fingerprints taken.
You will be given a questionnaire, which you must complete and return to the Refugee Applications Commissioner as directed by the immigration officer.

It is your responsibility to attend the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner as directed by the immigration officer at the port of entry in order to complete the initial asylum process. Failure to do so could result in your application being deemed to be manifestly unfounded.

Unaccompanied minors/separated children
Specific arrangements will be made for the processing of an application for a declaration as a refugee from a child under the age of 18 years who arrives either at the frontiers of the state or enters the state and is not in the custody of an adult. As part of these arrangements, the relevant health board will be notified. If it is to be considered to be in the best interests of the minor, the health board will assign one of its officers to make an application for a declaration as a refugee on behalf of the minor. The health board is responsible for the general care and well-being of the minor and will provide assistance for that minor.

Where to apply
At the port of entry
or
The Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner,
79-83 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2 Telephone: 01 602 8000 LoCall: 1890 202 418