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migration system which protects the integrity of the State's immigration framework. In that context, the general scheme of the Irish nationality and citizenship Bill 2026 proposes a number of reforms to the citizenship process. Citizenship represents, I believe, the fullest expression of membership of Irish society … important that the legislative framework governing access to citizenship is robust, fair and sustainable. The proposed changes do not seek to restrict integration or exclude migrants from Irish society. Rather, they are intended to ensure that citizenship reflects a genuine and lasting connection to Ireland, an understanding

bringing forward. It is a policy which at its heart is about introducing a modern, progressive system in relation to citizenship, that is fair for our country and for people going through the process. The combination of measures we are looking at includes a civics element whereby people … quite different across different countries. I do not disagree with him. I happen to think that we are strengthening that connection through citizenship by increasing the period of time for which somebody would be in the country before citizenship is granted. Citizenship is a privilege for anybody

time to time at the laws and regulations that govern the society in which we live. We have not made changes to our citizenship process in this type of area for decades upon decades. There is an absolute right for Irish people, through their elected representatives, to look … knowledge of its civic society and how it works, and to be resident in the country for a significant period before they get citizenship. I do not see what is so ridiculous, unfair or wrong about those simple requirements

that while it records the nationality of people in custody, this information is self-reported and the service does not routinely record citizenship. Accordingly, the requested information in respect of Irish and non-Irish citizens is not available, but I can confirm that, on 30 September, there were

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will abolish the proposed extension of the residency requirement by three years for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70618/26

Minister to draw back from his very divisive proposal in terms of the change of citizenship rules. It is an answer to a problem that simply does not exist. It will punish migrant workers in this country These are migrant workers who, among other things, are staffing

poor junior Minister, Deputy Brophy, who is sent in here to defend it. It happened last week in the debate on citizenship and migration and here we are again. I do not know why the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, cannot be responsible and defend the policy

should low-paid workers, who give so much to this country, and who also pay tax, have less of a right to citizenship just because they are on low pay? Do the Ministers think that kind of discrimination is okay

immigration system which will drive faster processing times, particularly in areas such as visa processing, permission renewals and the all-important area of citizenship. I want to make the system more efficient. Furthermore, this budget includes an increased allocation of €10 million to the Tribunal for Asylum

appreciate, as we all do, that there is a process there that takes longer but it is, essentially, a confirmation of our citizenship, so it is an extremely important process that the office has to go through. The turnaround time for these applications begins on the date

advisable, therefore, to apply for a child’s passport as early as possible because a much longer process has to be gone through. Citizenship does have to be confirmed and a process also has to be gone through with the Garda and others in terms of checking

Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the potential impact of the proposed changes to citizenship eligibility on Ireland’s ability to attract and retain migrant workers; the evidence base that was used to show that increasing the residence requirement … citizenship from five to eight years will improve integration outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70690/26

position regarding any allowances being considered for people legally resident in Ireland and in the process of meeting the requirements for Irish citizenship in the context of imminent changes in citizenship requirements. [69773/26

Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on an individual's citizenship status (details supplied); if any further documentation or information is required; and when a determination can be expected. [74610/26

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for citizenship that were granted for the last 15 years in which there were no verbal interviews. [74584/26

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the rejection rate for citizenship applications for each of the last 15 years. [74583/26

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for citizenship granted for the last 15 years for whom there were no checks of financial self sufficiency at all. [74585/26

consideration was given to a minimum period of tax residence in the State, or a requirement to hold citizenship or long-term residence, as a condition of eligibility; whether this was examined in any tax strategy group paper or other departmental analysis; if the Minister will consider such

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Revenue Commissioners or the Department hold, or have at any time compiled, data on the nationality, citizenship or immigration permission of help to buy claimants; if not, whether any data matching with the Department of Social Protection or the immigration service

consulted by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on the proposal in the general scheme of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 to increase the standard naturalisation residence requirement from five years to eight; the observations his Department made; and whether his Department

paid to another person; the number of such cases involving non-Irish nationals; and the number involving persons who had previously acquired Irish citizenship. [71927/26

commissioners, whether the review is examining the responsibilities and protections of peace commissioners when certifying copies of passports, identity and residency documents for citizenship or immigration purposes; and if consideration is being given to providing guidance on the verification of such documents. [71887/26

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the increasing use of certified copies of passports and other identity and residency documents in citizenship and immigration applications, the guidance provided to peace commissioners on verifying documents presented to them; whether peace commissioners are expected to establish the authenticity

Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the proposed Irish nationality and citizenship (amendment) Bill 2026, particularly the impact on persons already lawfully resident in the State and progressing towards naturalisation. [72155/26

persons who had already applied for international protection, or had already been granted protection, before the commencement of the new family reunification and citizenship provisions; if not, the reason no such arrangements were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72351/26

Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the organisations, legal experts and other stakeholders consulted by his Department in developing the family reunification and citizenship changes contained in the International Protection Act 2026; the dates of such consultations; whether submissions received will be published; and if he will make

impact assessment was carried out in respect of the family reunification provisions of the International Protection Act 2026 and the extension of the citizenship residency requirement for refugees from three to five years; if so, the date it was completed; whether it will be published

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will abolish the proposed extension of the residency requirement by three years for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70618/26

Affairs and Migration if his Department has conducted a cost-benefit analysis of his proposals to make it harder for people to attain citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70622/26

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is considering withdrawing proposed legislation that would further restrict people to obtain Irish citizenship. [70462/26

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health if free cervical smear tests are available to all women regardless of citizenship, visa or status in Ireland. [69877/26