Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
758. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice when an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in County Galway was received by her Department; the reason for the delay in making a decision on this application; when a decision will be made in relation to this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52744/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 5 December 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
