Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
1510. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if a person can hold dual Irish and American citizenship; if not, if one has to be renounced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31716/24]
View answerThe granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Ireland recognises dual nationality.
Full information is available on my Department's website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/citizenship/dual-citizenship/
Irish citizens are not required to renounce their Irish citizenship when becoming a dual citizen of another State. However, the law in some countries may require them renounce their Irish citizenship before they can become a citizen there.
