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supports development of youth groups, arts and crafts, games, sports, etc. and, in particular, preventative early school leaving initiatives, youth-focused active citizenship and leadership programmes and mental health and well-being programmes. Targeted supports are provided in many SICAP areas for particular groups of young people

Starmer, outlined significant changes in UK immigration policies, including tightening of visa controls, reduced post-study work rights and a longer route to citizenship, going from five years to ten years. While these are UK domestic decisions, they have a serious impact on us here in the Republic

holding a referendum. We have had three Governments since then but nothing has happened. The Government has a constitutional duty to uphold the citizenship rights of everybody born on the island of Ireland. This is about equality, recognition and democratic participation. We should not be facing into

Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether her Department monitors the employment status of those who have been granted Irish citizenship in recent years; if so, the number of adults who were granted citizenship from 2020 to date in 2025 currently in receipt of either

Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the number of applicants for Irish citizenship from those holding United States citizenship during each of the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21774/25

received each year during the past ten years under section 16(1)(a) and section 16(1)(b) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended; the number granted each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26798/25

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will conduct a technical review of the recently introduced online citizenship application portal, in light of widespread reports that it fails to provide accurate or up-to-date information for applicants; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will introduce clear service standards for responses to queries submitted to the citizenship division, including timelines for reply and protocols for resolution and follow-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26954/25

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a public update on the operational status of the new citizenship application portal; if he will acknowledge recent issues raised by applicants regarding its functionality and reliability; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of complaints or queries submitted to the citizenship division over the past 12 months; the number that were closed without a written reply or resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/25

Justice the type of visa a person (details supplied) who is currently in Ireland is on; if they can apply for Irish citizenship; the steps they need to take to move towards this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27173/25

Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice if a person is entitled to Irish citizenship (details supplied). [26148/25

Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice when will a decision be made on a citizenship application by a person (details supplied). [25264/25

reason the successful naturalisation application by a person (details supplied) did not proceed; the allowances made for persons with disabilities to attend citizenship ceremonies; if this application can be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24217/25

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for naturalisation being processed by the citizenship division at present; the average wait time for processing a naturalisation application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24318/25

Social Protection if advice will be provided for a person who is living in Ireland but was born in England and has Irish citizenship in relation to pension matters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22451/25

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware of the excessive processing times being experienced by citizenship and naturalisation applicants; the reasons for such delays; the steps being taken to remedy this occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22257/25

Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice to examine the case of a person (details supplied) facing residency and citizenship issues and if he will review the matter. [22518/25