WITHDRAWAL AT THE FIRST STAGE

 If your application for a declaration is still under consideration by the Refugee Applications Commissioner you may withdraw your application by notifying the Refugee Applications Commissioner in writing. You should set out clearly the reasons why you are withdrawing your application and indicate if you have applied for leave to remain in the State.

When the Minister is notified of your withdrawal:

• he or she will refuse to give you a declaration and,
• he or she may arrange for your removal from the State unless you have applied for or have been granted leave to remain in the State.    

WITHDRAWAL AT APPEAL STAGE

If your appeal is still under consideration by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal you may withdraw your appeal and the notification of your withdrawal should be made in writing to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. You should set out clearly the reasons why you are withdrawing your appeal and indicate if you have applied for leave to remain in the State. Copies of the Withdrawal Form are available in the Offices of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The Withdrawal Form should be signed by your solicitor, (if any).

When the Minister is notified of your withdrawal:

• he or she will refuse to give you a declaration and,
• he or she may arrange for your removal from the State unless you have applied for or have been granted leave to remain in the State.