John McGuinness
Question:450 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for residency; and if the application can be expedited. [23873/01]
Written Answers. - Residency Permits.
According to my Department's records, letters granting permission to remain for an initial period of 12 months were issued to the persons in question at the address referred by the Deputy on 12 July 2001.
John McGuinness
Question:451 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application by persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for naturalisation. [23874/01]
The persons referred to by the Deputy applied for certificates of naturalisation in December 1996. In November 1998 I decided to refuse certificates of naturalisation in these instances and the applicants were informed of this decision in writing. The persons referred to may apply again at any time in the future provided that they meet the statutory requirements for naturalisation at the time of application.