Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
263. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances in which the citizenship of a minor can be cancelled in cases in which a passport is issued to a person born here to non-EEA parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4199/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe revocation of citizenship is a very serious matter for either an adult or a minor. Under Section 19 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, a certificate of naturalisation can be revoked, in certain circumstances. The Deputy may be aware that the Committee of Enquiry established to look into the grounds for revocation in particular cases has been convened and met for the first time before Christmas 2018. I understand there are no cases related to the revocation (cancellation) of certificates of naturalisation issued to minors, currently before the Committee.
The issue of passports and the cancellation of same is a matter for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.
If the Deputy has a specific case in mind my officials would be happy to provide further details. Such queries 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.
