International Protection Act 2026

Transfer of applicant from State to Member State responsible

143. (1) Where the Minister takes a transfer decision referred to in Article 42(1), the applicant concerned may be transferred in accordance with Article 46 where he or she—

(a) does not make a request to remain,

(b) is unsuccessful in his or her request to remain,

(c) does not appeal under section 140 , or

(d) appeals under section 140 and the Tribunal affirms the transfer decision.

(2) The Minister shall, where necessary, in order to facilitate the transfer of a person subject to the transfer procedure, issue to the person a laissez-passer or such other travel document as the Minister considers appropriate.