Does the international protection process need to be fast tracked?

According to new data from the Department of Justice the average time it takes for a standard application for International Protection in Ireland to be processed is 18 months. So, does the process need to be fast tracked?   We discussed this with Fiona Hurley, Chief Executive of Nasc, Migrant and Refugee Rights.   

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