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Citizenship Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2010

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

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Michael D. Higgins

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320 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; when a decision will issue on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25319/10]

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An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in February 2006.

On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. The person concerned was informed of this in a letter issued to her on 18th March, 2006.

It is open to the person concerned to lodge a new application for a certificate of naturalisation with the Citizenship Division of my Department if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements.

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