Enda Kenny
Ceist:349 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding naturalisation for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8747/00]
Written Answers. - Naturalisation Process.
An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in this Department on 10 February 2000.
The various procedures involved in processing an application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of a person of full age, coupled with the high number of applications being received are resulting in applications taking in excess of 18 months to complete. It is likely, therefore, to be late next year before this case is completed.
As soon as full consideration has been given to this case, I will advise both the applicant and the Deputy of my decision.