Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 April 2017
198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a review of residency and, as a consequence, passport entitlement can be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Passport Service assessed the citizenship entitlement of the applicant referenced based on the evidence of immigration stamps for the required period in the parent’s passport that accompanied the application. The proofs submitted do not demonstrate the child’s entitlement to Irish citizenship under Section 6A of the 1956 Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, as amended (the Act).
My Department will consider additional evidence submitted in any new passport application of the lawful residence of the parent in the State which is reckonable for the purposes of section 6A of the Act.
