Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 18 Feb 1999

Vol. 500 No. 6

Written Answers. - Naturalisation Applications.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

119 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for nationalisation for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4744/99]

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

An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was submitted to the Department in April 1998.

The various procedures involved in processing an application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of person of full age, coupled with the high number of applications being received are resulting in applications taking in excess of 12 months to complete. It is therefore likely to be after the middle of this year before this case is finalised.

As soon as full consideration has been given to the case, I will advise both the applicant and the Deputy of my decision.