Residency Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (364)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

364. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the permitted absences under the residency criterion for an application for a certificate of naturalisation as laid out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The review of the continuous residence provision in the 1956 Act referred to by the Deputy is ongoing within my Department. It is my preference to modernise the provisions to reflect the realities of modern life. Any action required on foot of this review will be considered when the review is completed.