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Naturalisation Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2021

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Questions (183)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she and her Department can offer a pathway towards naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) notwithstanding replies to previous Parliamentary Questions or the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13864/21]

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Written answers

As I have previously advised to the Deputy, the person concerned does not have a current permission to reside in the State. Therefore, they are not in a position to make an application for naturalisation as they will not satisfy the required reckonable residence criteria prior to the application for naturalisation being made.

To allow for a full examination of the person's circumstances, the person concerned should write to Unit 2, Domestic Residence and Permissions Division, INIS, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 D02 XK70 explaining their current circumstances and future intentions in the State, and providing any documentation, including details of any previous permission held, that they feel will support their application.

In all cases, people must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. A pragmatic approach is taken in relation to each case, which is considered on its individual merits.

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