Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
369 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) is now eligible to apply for naturalisation; and the way in which they commence this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29192/06]
View answerAn application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 17 August 2005.
The average processing time for applications for naturalisation for adults is approximately 24 months at the present time. However, I understand that the person concerned is a refugee. In accordance with the Government's obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, every effort is made to ensure that applications from persons with refugee status are dealt with as quickly as possible, having regard to the general volume of applications on hand.
I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when I have reached a decision on the application.
