Stephen Kirwan Solicitor KOD Lyons Solicitors

20/10/2022

https://kodlyons.ie/case-c-488-21-gv-v-chief-appeals-officer-voican-v-chief-appeals-officer-a-brief-update/

John O’Doherty, Managing Partner & Founder of KOD LyonsStephen Kirwan, Partner at KOD LyonsDerek Shortall SC Stephen Kirwan from our Immigration and International Law Team provides a brief updated on Voican vs Chief Appeals Officer (GV v Chief Appeals Officer Case C-488/21) a case taken by KOD Lyo...

19/10/2022

Delighted to have acted in this case with Colm O Dwyer Leanora Frawley and Maryse Jennings tedhttps://courts.ie/viewer/pdf/dbc1321d-4016-4a91-add8-3c3e2d6361a4/2022_IEHC_576.pdf/pdf =fitH

14/10/2022

https://kodlyons.ie/eleven-frequently-asked-questions-in-irish-citizenship-applications/

Stephen Kirwan the Head of the Immigration Department has provided a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Irish Citizenship Applications 1. What is citizenship by naturalisation and is it any different to citizenship by birth or descent? Pursuant ot Sect...

02/10/2022

Delighted to be named again as one of Ireland’s Best Law Firms with special recognition once again for our human rights and immigration work. A real privilege to do this type of work and delighted to be recognised by our peers

More than 1,000 legal professionals took part in our peer-to-peer survey, selecting the country’s leading firms and recommending their areas of expertise.

08/06/2022

https://www.dublininquirer.com/2022/01/12/for-some-immigrants-in-need-of-organ-transplants-hurdles-and-ambiguities

“My opinion is that healthcare and immigration should be separate,” says solicitor Stephen Kirwan.

08/06/2022

https://dublininquirer.com/2022/02/09/gay-refugees-face-extra-hurdles-when-trying-to-bring-their-partners-to-join-them-in-ireland

“I don’t think the law is consciously homophobic, but it certainly is indirect discrimination,” says solicitor Stephen Kirwan.

08/06/2022

https://www.dublininquirer.com/2022/06/08/ryanair-s-south-african-ness-quiz-just-the-latest-problem-caused-by-making-airlines-act-as-border-guards

29/04/2022

Thrilled to announce to share that I have been made a Partner at KOD Lyons. Since starting the journey as a summer intern in 2013 it has been amazing to be involved with this incredible company and to be part of its growth. I am really looking forward to the next chapter with the firm and cannot wait to continue to battle the State on behalf of the firms growing client base.

27/04/2022

https://www.dublininquirer.com/2022/04/27/in-europe-s-asylum-system-victims-of-climate-change-fight-for-recognition-and-lose-often

In two cases in Ireland, people asked for refuge here saying their homes had been ravaged by climate change and so they could not go back. Both were refused.

21/04/2022

https://kodlyons.ie/rte-radio-1/

Stephen Kirwan, Associate Solicitor for KOD Lyons speaks live on RTÉ radio 1 about the current Visa System in Ireland and that in certain cases, there could be some room for manoeuvre. If you'd like to discuss anything in this podcast you can contact Stephen directly. Stephen Kirwan appeared on

19/04/2022

https://kodlyons.ie/removal-orders-and-exclusion-in-light-of-jb-v-minister-for-justice-and-equality-2022-ieca-89-a-welcome-clarification/

Stephen Kirwan of the Immigration and International Law team examines the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in JB v Minister for Justice IECA 89. The decision of the Court of Appeal in JB vs Minister for Justice provides much needed to those who are the subject of the removal and exclusion orde...

06/04/2022

https://www.dublininquirer.com/2022/04/06/for-non-ukranians-fleeing-the-russian-invasion-ireland-s-borders-remain-as-hard-as-ever

Medical graduate Obinna Nwako, who was studying psychiatry in Ukraine when the war broke out, is facing challenges trying to come join his family in Dublin.