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Interpreter shortages delayed 65 asylum hearings in Ireland by Dec. 5, 2025, mainly due to unavailability and absent staff.
Dozens of asylum appeal hearings in Ireland were delayed in 2025 due to interpreter shortages, with 65 cases postponed—42 due to absent interpreters, 20 due to unavailability, and two because of lateness.
These delays made up 6.6% of 991 total postponements by December 5, among 3,757 scheduled hearings at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal.
Georgian, Yoruba, Setswana, and Somali were the most problematic languages, with Georgian alone accounting for 18% of failed requests.
Critics highlight inconsistent hiring standards, low pay, lack of training or certification, and no recording of hearings—though recording is planned for 2026.
Spending on interpretation rose to over €162,000 in 2024, a 132% increase from 2023, yet systemic challenges remain.
La escasez de intérpretes retrasó 65 audiencias de asilo en Irlanda hasta el 5 de diciembre de 2025, principalmente debido a la falta de disponibilidad y al personal ausente.