years ago. We also have lessons from the education system's experience in teaching secondary school students matters relating to citizenship, democracy and related matters.
As someone who joined a political party at 13 or 14 years of age, I have absolutely always believed in the importance
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recognised schools. Through Webwise, which is funded by my Department under the EU Internet safety initiative, we are promoting online safety, digital citizenship and media literacy among school leaders, teachers, parents and students.
While working with Oide Technology in Education as well, we will continue to support teachers
last presidential election where Irish citizens in the North are excluded. It has to be the end of a two-tiered citizenship in this country. We must not have a situation where one section of Irish citizens is more equal than others. This has to be the last
forget that. These children face Russian re-education so-called, vilification of their nationality, forced adoption and coercion to accept Russian citizenship. The idea of snatching somebody's child creates such a horror. As I have said previously, it is my firm belief that the forced displacement
egregious offence to people in Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare and Limerick, and in my home county of Donegal. It is second-class citizenship. I am appealing to the Government to urgently look at the mistakes of this scheme to see how cruel it is.
Thousands of council houses
that fact. This Government funds failure and starves success.
On immigration, migrants are being charged millions in fees for registration, visas and citizenship. Families are paying thousands of euro to just stay in the country legally. How much will the State collect in migrant fees this year
recently saw over 7,500 people conferred with Irish citizenship at ceremonies in Killarney. While this is a joyous step on their journey of becoming an Irish citizen, we have seen instances where certificates of naturalisation have taken considerable time to arrive following the ceremony. Unfortunately, this
impact this can have on some individuals, the primary allocation of resources was into shortening the time for people to receive their citizenship. We will continuously look at this to ensure that the processing time for people to receive a certificate from the date on which they have
called undocumented Irish immigrants in the US, pleading for them not to be deported and to be given a pathway to legal citizenship. I agree with that lobbying but the hypocrisy of that and how people in equivalent situations are treated here is glaring. At home, the same
this. We, in Donegal, will not be neglected anymore. This is a cross-party matter now. We will not accept second-class citizenship. This issue has united us like no other health matter has done before. It needs to be sorted out. We need clarity today that
diaspora, often aptly referred to as the children of the far-flung, as in the book by Geraldine O'Connell. I believe citizenship should have no borders. Once a person holds an Irish passport, even if they do not reside in our country, they should be entitled
North whom we do not include. All of this happens despite the Twenty-seventh amendment allowing for us to extend these people citizenship as their birthright, as we have heard from other speakers. When we talk about the principles of franchise, they must flow from that principle laid
just about choosing a figurehead; it is also about stating clearly that citizens belong, that their voice counts and that their citizenship is real. This debate should go further, however, because what we are really being asked to consider is not just votes but a vision – a vision
that can be done. It is important for Tyrone, Derry and indeed Donegal. The Good Friday Agreement confirmed the right of Irish citizenship to everybody on the island of Ireland. We have had candidates from the North. We had Martin McGuinness, an excellent candidate from the Six Counties
presidential election but they cannot actually vote. We have failed to uphold the rights of those in the North to their Irish citizenship as recognised in the Good Friday Agreement.
The truth is that the issue should have been resolved long before now. It is right that
well as those abroad in the diaspora, feel completely abandoned by this State.
The Government has a constitutional duty to uphold the citizenship rights of everybody born on the island of Ireland. We should not be facing into this presidential election in a few months' time with fellow
Israeli forces are brave activists, bringing symbolic aid to a people who have been abandoned by the world. The activists hold EU citizenship and one is an MEP. I hope the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste will raise this kidnapping of activists at international level.
I also ask that
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
couples - depending on the means in which they were born - do not avail of the same rights and have issues relating to citizenship rights, succession rights, social protection rights, education rights, inheritance rights and birth registration rights, as well as the emotional toll it places upon them. When
amending work is necessary for that and formal drafting of that Bill, which is largely concerned with the outstanding issues of parentage and citizenship, as well as procedures undertaken abroad, is under way and is a priority area. I am hoping this will be published in June
sustained information and awareness strategy targeting school leaders, teachers, parents and children themselves. It develops and disseminates resources that help teachers integrate digital citizenship across their different platforms.
For example, there are resources such as Be in Ctrl, a campaign on online exploitation and sexual coercion, and Lockers
actualisation of the right to national self-determination is unique to the Jewish people, similar to the first of the Nuremberg laws deeming citizenship a privilege exclusive to those with German blood
In parliamentary questions
Conor D. McGuinness
Written
Department calculated the additional immigration-registration fees that will be paid by lawful residents as a direct result of extending the citizenship residence requirement from five to eight years; and his plans to reduce or waive those fees. [65188/26
Conor Sheehan
Written
Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been reconciled with enterprise and IDA policy, which depends on Ireland being credible when it competes internationally for skilled workers. [65473/26
Conor Sheehan
Written
Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence base for increasing reckonable residence from five years to eight years under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026. [65472/26
Pa Daly
Written
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether there are currently delays or technical or administrative issues affecting the e-vetting process for citizenship applicants, particularly where applicants have submitted an e-vetting invitation but have not received the subsequent email required to progress the vetting process
Conor Sheehan
Written
Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will include a fair transitional provision protecting people who were already legally resident in Ireland and accumulating reckonable residence before this proposal was announced. [65471/26
Cathal Crowe
Written
Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the proposed changes to citizenship and naturalisation requirements; if they will apply retrospectively to individuals and families already resident in the State and progressing through the naturalisation process; if spouses of Irish
Denise Mitchell
Written
Migration to outline precisely which categories of welfare payments are planned to render an applicant ineligible for naturalisation under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026; if there are specific time limits with regard to claiming particular welfare payments that will result in ineligibility; and clarify that
Ken O'Flynn
Written
63286/26 of 7 September 2026, the number of cases since 7 April 2025, in which the revocation of a naturalised citizen's citizenship has been considered; the number in which the person had a criminal conviction; the number involving national security concerns; the number in which a notice
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 63282/26, the number of persons who acquired Irish citizenship by naturalisation and who have subsequently been convicted of serious criminal offences, including offences involving firearms, terrorism, terrorism-related activity or organised crime
Cathal Crowe
Written
Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application (details supplied); if additional compliance documents submitted in February 2026 were successfully received and logged on the applicant's file; the steps being taken to resolve an ongoing technical error
Donna McGettigan
Written
Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to ensure that any new rules introduced by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will not apply to existing applicants; and that they will continue to be processed according to the rules which existed when
John Lahart
Written
Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in the context of the recent Irish Nationality Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, whether the Bill will include transitional provisions for people already lawfully resident; the number of people currently working towards naturalisation would be affected
Claire Kerrane
Written
Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the impact of changes to citizenship requirements on spouses and parents unable to demonstrate financial independence due to caring responsibilities or lack of affordable childcare; if the impact on migrant women who interrupted their careers
Gary Gannon
Written
Migration the metrics, benchmarks and outcome indicators by which he intends to assess the success or failure of the proposed Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, given that no anticipated reduction in demand for housing, education, healthcare or other public services has been identified by him; whether
Ryan O'Meara
Written
Trade the way in which an individual who’s Irish-born father was not registered on their UK birth certificate can verify their citizenship to apply for an Irish passport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62163/26
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has commenced, or intends to commence, citizenship revocation proceedings in respect of a person (details supplied); and the current status of any such proceedings. [53998/26
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has considered the revocation of Irish citizenship in respect of naturalised Irish citizen convicted of terrorism-related offences outside the State; and if he will outline the policy applied in such cases
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has considered, or intends to consider, exercising his statutory powers to revoke the Irish citizenship of a person (details supplied) insofar as that person is a naturalised Irish citizen and the statutory criteria are satisfied; and if he will
Ken O'Flynn
Written
review of all naturalised Irish citizens convicted of terrorism offences, or offences involving support for terrorist organisations, with a view to assessing whether citizenship revocation proceedings are appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54002/26
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will publish updated guidance on the exercise of the statutory power to revoke Irish citizenship, including the factors taken into account in determining whether revocation is in the public interest; and if he will make a statement
Peadar Tóibín
Written
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons granted permission under the 2022 regularisation scheme who have subsequently obtained Irish citizenship through naturalisation, by year. [52976/26
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
Written
Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a citizenship application by a person (details supplied) has not received a decision, despite initially applying 20 months ago, and having found no offences or criminal charges following a subject access report from
William Aird
Written
Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49060/26
Donna McGettigan
Written
obtain copies of their immigration stamps which were on an old passport and has since been lost, such stamps being needed for a citizenship application, given that they have been refused a statement of reckonable residence by his Department; and if he will make a statement
Martin Kenny
Written
Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in a citizenship application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47301/26
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