Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
427. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of citizenship ceremonies that have taken place since 1 January 2022 to date; the dates of said citizenship ceremonies; the location of said citizenship ceremonies; the number of people were granted citizenship at each citizenship ceremony, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21226/24]
View answerCitizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011 and have been universally well received, marking the grant of Irish citizenship in a solemn, dignified and appropriate manner.
Attendance at a Citizenship Ceremony remains the primary avenue for the granting of Irish citizenship. The Oath of Fidelity to the nation and the declaration are taken before a Presiding Officer appointed by the Minister for Justice.
The information sought by the Deputy is provided in the table below.
|
Year |
Date |
Ceremony |
No of Ceremonies |
Total Attended |
|
2022 |
20-Jun-22 |
INEC - Killarney |
2 |
914 |
|
2022 |
05-Dec-22 |
INEC - Killarney |
3 |
2,558 |
|
2022 |
06-Dec-22 |
INEC - Killarney |
1 |
863 |
|
2023 |
10-Mar-23 |
RDS |
2 |
1,362 |
|
2023 |
19-Jun-23 |
INEC - Killarney |
2 |
1,588 |
|
2023 |
20-Jun-23 |
INEC - Killarney |
2 |
1,908 |
|
2023 |
02-Oct-23 |
Convention Centre |
3 |
2,661 |
|
2023 |
18-Dec-23 |
Convention Centre |
3 |
2,995 |
|
2023 |
19-Dec-23 |
Convention Centre |
3 |
2,758 |
|
2024 |
26-Feb-24 |
NCH - Dublin |
2 |
1,258 |
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the next Citizenship Ceremonies will take place on 10 and 11 June 2024 at the INEC Killarney and also on 20 and 21 June at the Convention Centre Dublin.
Invitations to successful applicants will be begin to issue shortly.
Information on Citizenship Ceremonies is available on my Department’s website here: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/citizenship-ceremonies/
All invitees attending a Citizenship Ceremony should ensure that they have an up to date IRP Card that provides details of their permission to remain in the State on the date of the ceremony.
