Bernard Durkan
Question:840. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will be eligible for citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36346/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is 3 years. In both cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State.
It is open to the person to make an application for citizenship once the meet the criteria as set out in the1956, as amended. Once an application is received a determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation will be made.
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/