Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2022
349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the position in regard to possible naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51052/22]
View answerIt is open to both people to submit applications for naturalisation if they meet the criteria as set down in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, and all applications are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act. Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.
Detailed information on Irish citizenship and the naturalisation process, along with the relevant application forms and guidance notes, is available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/
My Department is not in a position to provide assistance with obtaining a new or replacement national passport. This is a matter for the relevant national government. However, the person concerned may consider applying to my Department for a Travel Document. A Travel Document is an official document which assists qualifying non Irish nationals who are resident in Ireland to travel. Further information is available on my Department's website:
www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/applying-for-a-travel-document/
