International Protection Act 2026

Offences (Part 5)

120. (1) An applicant shall not behave in a manner likely to endanger the applicant’s safety or the safety of others in the course of the performance of a function by an immigration officer or a member of An Garda Síochána under this Part.

(2) A person shall not obstruct or hinder an immigration officer or a member of An Garda Síochána engaged in the performance of a function under this Part.

(3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.