Mick Barry
Question:675. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of certificates of naturalisation issued in 2019 to persons that were born here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25386/20]
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Questions (675, 676)
Mick Barry
Question:676. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of certificates for naturalisation that have been applied for on behalf of persons under 18 years of age in 2019; and the number of these applications that were for persons born here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25387/20]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 675 and 676 together.
Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004, children born of other foreign national parents in the island of Ireland on or after 1 January 2005, are not automatically entitled to Irish citizenship.
Citizenship for a child born in Ireland may be applied for in the following circumstances:
- If one of the child's parents has 3 out of the previous 4 years reckonable residence in the island of Ireland immediately before the birth of the child, their child will be entitled to Irish citizenship.
- If neither parent has the required residence, they may apply for citizenship for their child once the child has 5 years residence in the State.
- If the child is born in the State, they may apply for citizenship for their child, once the child has 5 years residence and without obtaining citizenship themselves.
- If the minor was born outside the State, they may apply for citizenship for their child, once one parent becomes an Irish citizen themselves.
Applications received in respect of persons under 18 years of age (minors) in 2019
|
-Applications |
Numbers |
|
Applications received in respect of minors born in the State |
595 |
|
Applications received in respect of minors born outside the State |
885 |
|
Total Applications received |
1,480 |
Certificates issued in respect of persons under 18 years of age (minors) in 2019
|
Applications |
Numbers |
|
Certificates issued in respect of minors born in the State |
344 |
|
Certificates issued in respect of minors born outside the State |
544 |
|
Total Certificates issued |
898 |
Please note: Certificates issued in 2019 relate to applications received in 2019 or in earlier years.