Alan Shatter
Ceist:882 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the European Patents Office is regarded by him as a public authority partly maintained out of public funds of this State; if so, his views on whether an Irish citizen employed with the European Patents Office based in Munich and required to reside in Munich is considered as being employed in the public service for the purpose of interpreting the relevant provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004 in the context of the residency rules stated therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19774/07]
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