Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
342. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 833 of 9 April 2024, if she is now in a position to provide the data requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20171/24]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that since 2010, the total number of people who have acquired Irish citizenship through naturalisation is 181,233.
The attached document provides a breakdown by nationality of birth as requested by the Deputy over the fourteen year period in question, and for the first 3 months of 2024.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals and people granted International Protection where the requirement is 3 years. In all cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to 70 days allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business family or holiday purposes.
