8 Jul 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide data on the processing times for citizenship applications as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/25
8 Jul 2025 · to Justice
time spent residing in Northern Ireland as equivalent to time spent living in the Republic of Ireland when it comes to applications for citizenship-naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37785/25
3 Jul 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the length of time it is taking from Irish citizenship ceremonies to when new citizens receive their certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36782/25
2 Jul 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe for processing of Irish citizenship applications via Irish association, in particular those who submitted additional requested documentation as per the new guidelines published by his Department in April 2025, taking into account that
1 Jul 2025 · to Foreign
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how young adults who leave State care and have no access to their parents' citizenship documents due to no contact can access passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35796/25
1 Jul 2025 · to Foreign
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how young adults who leave State care and have no access to their parents' citizenship documents due to no contact can access passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35790/25
1 Jul 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application (details supplied) and when it is likely that same will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/25
1 Jul 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position in relation to obtaining citizenship by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35751/25
26 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case of a person (details supplied) requiring assistance with a citizenship application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/25
24 Jun 2025 · to Justice
statement that the Minister proposes to grant their application, and who have submitted the requested information, are still waiting for dates for their citizenship ceremony; the efforts being made to reduce the time for these dates to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter
24 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that some new citizens who attended their citizenship ceremony in February 2025 have yet to receive their naturalisation certificates; the efforts are being made to reduce the time for these certificates
17 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a person (details supplied) will receive their citizenship certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32177/25
17 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the invitations to the next citizenship ceremony will be issued. [32695/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Foreign
Affairs and Trade if affidavits are accepted instead of birth certificates or as a form of identification for passport applicants who were awarded citizenship. [29751/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the problems encountered by families with children with autism who have obtained citizenship and are currently being accommodated in hotels on an interim basis, having been required to leave direct provision centres; if his Department has provided
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the citizenship application made by a resident of County Clare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30035/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for Irish citizenship received so far in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30544/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average processing time for applications for Irish citizenship; how this compares with average processing times in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30545/25
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff currently working in the Citizenship Unit of the Department of Justice; how this compares with staffing numbers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement
10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application; when it is likely that same will be completed, in view that it is over 28 months since the application (details supplied) was first lodged; and if he will make
27 May 2025 · to Justice
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
27 May 2025 · to Justice
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
27 May 2025 · to Justice
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
27 May 2025 · to Justice
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