Relief refused in challenge to deportation and protection refusal due to lack of credible risk of persecution and delay

The High Court refused an application by an individual seeking to quash a decision of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal that found his claim of risk of persecution due to a blood feud in his country of origin (Georgia) was not credible. The applicant also sought to quash a deportation order and the refusal of permission to remain in Ireland. The court found that the applicant had not provided good and sufficient reason to extend time for judicial review, as the delay was insufficiently explained and largely attributable to his legal advisers. On the substantive issues, the court held there was no legal error or irrationality in the Tribunal’s adverse credibility findings, including its assessment of inconsistencies between the applicant’s account and supporting evidence. Consequently, all reliefs sought were refused and the applicant was held liable for costs. Notably, the judge also commented on the applicant’s lack of accuracy in sworn evidence regarding the conduct of his appeal hearing, but this did not affect the decision on the merits.