Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
825. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the number of non-nationals who have acquired citizenship in the State since the year 2008 on the basis of their entry to the State that is an application for asylum; application for subsidiary protection; application for a stamp 2 visa; application for stamp 4 visa; and any other method of entry into the State. [46988/13]
View answerThe number of certificates of naturalisation issued for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to end October this year is approximately 4,600, 6,200, 10,800, 25,100 and 23,900 respectively. The number of recognised refugees who acquired Irish citizenship for the relevant years is 680, 680, 1,130, 1,060 and 1,180 respectively. The further breakdown requested by the Deputy is not available as applications for a certificate of naturalisation are not categorised by method of entry into the State.
