Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
819. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Cork; if any further documentation is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy.
The application is 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.
Until such a decision is reached the person concerned, as a non-national, remains subject to the provisions of immigration law including the requirement to remain lawfully resident in the State and to comply with their registration obligations in accordance with Section 9 of the Immigration Act 2004.
