Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 May 2025
288. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the number of applicants for Irish citizenship from those holding United States citizenship during each of the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21774/25]
View answerThe number of naturalisation applications received by my Department from US nationals in 2023 was 613, and in 2024 it was 783; statistics for 2025 are not yet available.
All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.
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.
It is open to any individual to submit an application for a certificate of naturalisation if they satisfy the relevant criteria.
Detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation and other resources is available on my Department’s Immigration website here: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/.
