New figures show that a record number of new refugee applications have been lodged in Ireland.
More than 15,000 were handed in last year.
However, only 900 were approved. During application procedures, only 52 % attended.
The Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner says this a "continuing problem".
The second annual report by the office shows last year had the highest number yet.
The top four countries from which applications were received were Nigeria (34.8%), Romania (14.4%), Moldova (4.6%) and Zimbabwe (3.1%).