Niamh Smyth
Ceist:344. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the reason that a person (details supplied) failed to get citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28710/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 2 June 2022
Ceisteanna (344)
Freagraí scríofa
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Irish Naturalisation and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.
The application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of the first named person referred to by the Deputy was refused on 15 February 2022 and a copy of the submission prepared for my annotation was provided with the refusal letter. There is no appeals process provided under legislation. However, an applicant may re-apply for a grant of a certificate of naturalisation at any time.
In the case of the second named person, a decision on the application issued by post on 1 June 2022.