Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 May 2024
224. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who became an Irish citizen by naturalisation, having been granted refugee status in 2003 and who has lived here for 24 years; if it is possible to have their status regularised with their correct name after this long passage of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24488/24]
View answerAs the Deputy, will be aware, the issuing of passports is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and I cannot assist further with this issue.
If a person comes to Ireland under a false identity and have been granted permission to remain, they should engage with my Department in order to seek to revert to their true identity. This may result in the persons permission to remain in the State being reviewed or withdrawn.
I would also note that it is an offence to provide false or misleading information in the context of an application for naturalisation to my Department.
