Citizenship Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Ceisteanna (325)

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

360 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of citizenship applications awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20480/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

The number of applications for certificates of naturalisation currently pending a decision is circa 19,600.