Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 1997

Vol. 483 No. 6

Written Answers. - Naturalisation Procedures.

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the 114 persons who applied for and were granted naturalisation under the investment-based scheme, between 1988 and 1994, who had complied fully with the criteria for naturalisation established by Government decision of December 1988 before being granted naturalisation; if he will furnish details of the circumstances in which the original conditions applying to the scheme began to loosen in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/97]

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

94 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has completed his review of the passports for investment scheme and procedures for naturalisation generally; when it is expected that he will bring proposals to Government in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21082/97]

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

444 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation giving statutory authority to the issue of passports for investment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/97]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 45, 94 and 444 together.

The Government has asked me to bring forward a report on the general issue of the future of the investment based scheme. As part of that exercise, the criteria followed in each case are being examined. That report is being finalised at present and I expect to be in a position to bring it to Government shortly.