Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 9 Jun 1998

Vol. 492 No. 1

Written Answers. - Passports for Investment Scheme.

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

210 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the 114 passports for sale issued between 1988 and 1994 which were issued during the tenure of Mr. Ray Burke as Minister for Justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13524/98]

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

In the period 12 July 1989 to 11 February 1992, when Mr. Ray Burke was Minister for Justice, a total of 44 persons were naturalised under the investment-based naturalisation scheme.