Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
508. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding an application for an Irish passport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24936/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Passports Act, 2008 provides, among other things, that only Irish citizens are entitled to be issued with Irish passports. Therefore for the person in question to be issued an Irish passport she must first become an Irish citizen. Citizenship is a matter for the Minister of Justice Equality and Law Reform.
