Vol. 576 No. 6
236 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a post-nuptial application for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30231/03]
A declaration of acceptance of post-nuptial citizenship from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 7 July 2003, one of more than 2,200 received to date in 2003. The current processing time for such declarations is approximately eight months from the date of lodgement. It is likely, therefore, that the processing of the declaration of the person concerned will be finalised in the early part of next year.
