Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
561. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she intends to introduce an appeals mechanism for applications of citizenship which are refused on grounds other than national security; and, if not, the rationale for same. [57944/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 this Act.
The 1956 Act as amended does not provide for an appeals mechanism for the refusal of an application for a Certificate of Naturalisation. However, it is open to a person to make a further application for the grant of a certificate of naturalisation at any time. When making a new application an unsuccessful applicant is asked to consider the previous reasons for refusal.
While there are no current plans to introduce an appeals mechanism for applications of citizenship which are refused on grounds other than national security, officials in my Department keep such matters under constant review.
