Bernard Durkan
Ceist:546. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when citizenship will be available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8102/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 February 2023
Ceisteanna (546)
Freagraí scríofa
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, and all applications are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act. Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received. Any applicant for citizenship should ensure that the meet the criteria as set down in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended and that their permission to be in the state is up to date.
Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is 3 years. In both cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to 6 weeks allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business family or holiday purposes.
Detailed information on Irish citizenship and the naturalisation process, along with the relevant application forms and guidance notes, is available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/ .