Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the general timeframe within which successful applicants for citizenship/naturalisation receive their certificates after their respective citizenship ceremonies; if all efforts are being made to ensure that new citizens receive their documentation as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55503/23]
View answerMy Department is committed to ensuring that all applicants who attend a ceremony receive their certificates of naturalisation in a timely manner. At present, certificates are posted to successful applicants after they attend a ceremony and perform their Oath of Allegiance. The majority of these certificates are issued to applicants within six weeks of the ceremony taking place.
I can further advise the Deputy that all attendees from the 2nd October 2023 citizenship ceremony have now received their certificate of naturalisation, other than a very small number from whom the Citizenship Division of my Department await clarification or further information. There are certain instances where further clarification has to be sought, including concerning the postal address for delivery or the quality of passport photo provided.
