Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2017
129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a new application for naturalisation will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49770/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a new application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 13 November 2017. Processing of this application is ongoing, with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, are satisfied. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department 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 the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
