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Naturalisation Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ceisteanna (473, 474, 475, 476)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

488 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-naturalisation-family reunification in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31679/12]

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Freagraí scríofa

I can inform the Deputy that the parent of the person he refers to was presented with a Certificate of naturalisation at a citizenship ceremony held in the Dublin Convention Centre on 14 June 2012.

I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that they have no record of an application for family reunification being made. In addition, it is noted that this person does not appear to have a declaration of refugee status and would not, therefore, be eligible to make such an application.

I am also informed that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation having been submitted in respect of the minor child referred to by the Deputy. Such an application may, however, be made by the naturalised Irish citizen on behalf of the child. The child should generally have three or more years residence in the State prior to the date of application.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

489 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31680/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in September, 2008.

The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.

It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. Considerable resources are deployed to process applications and these resources together with the necessary administrative arrangements are kept under review.

As well as being a significant event in the life of its recipient, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation as provided for in law is also a major step for the State which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Question No. 490 answered with Question No. 479.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

491 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was not considered eligible for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31748/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I refer the Deputy to the relevant extract from my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of Thursday, 21st June, 2012 which sets out the reasons why the application from the person referred to by the Deputy was refused.

Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of Thursday, 21st June 2012:

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 him on 5 June, 2012.

It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the prescribed statutory requirements. The on-line Naturalisation Residency Calculator available on the INIS web-site at www.inis.gov.ie can be used as a guide to whether an individual satisfies the naturalisation residency conditions and, if not, give an indication of how long they should wait before making an application.

The person concerned currently has permission to remain in the State until 21 February 2016.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

492 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was not considered eligible for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31749/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I refer the Deputy to my reply to the relevant extract from Parliamentary Question No. 123 of Thursday, 21st June, 2012 which sets out the reasons why the application from the person referred to by the Deputy was refused.

Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 123 of Thursday, 21st June 2012:

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 5 June, 2012.

It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the prescribed statutory requirements. The on-line Naturalisation Residency Calculator available on the INIS web-site at www.inis.gov.ie can be used as a guide to whether an individual satisfies the naturalisation residency conditions and, if not, give an indication of how long they should wait before making an application.

The person concerned currently has permission to remain in the State until 13 July 2016.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

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