Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2011
404 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the refusal to grant naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30950/11]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 369 on 11 October 2011. The position remains as stated.
The person referred to in the Deputy's Question applied for a certificate of naturalisation in September 2011. This application was considered under the provision of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended and it was decided to refuse same. The reason for the decision was disclosed to the person in question in a letter dated 6 October 2011. It is open to the person concerned to lodge a new application for a certificate of naturalisation with the Citizenship Division of my Department if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements.
The said Act does not provide for a formal process of appeal on review. However, it is open to the individual concerned to lodge a new application if and when she is in a position to meet the statutory requirements applicable at that time.
