Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2026
127. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application (details supplied) in view that it is over 14 months since the application was first submitted; and if clarification will be given that the requested documentation have been received and will be reviewed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/26]
View answerThe naturalisation application cited was returned to the person concerned on 14 April 2026 as it was incomplete.
I can advise the Deputy that in cases where incomplete naturalisation applications are received, the application is returned to the applicant with a request to provide the missing documentation within 28 days. A reminder is issued after 18 days if the required documentation has still not been provided.
My Department has recently launched a new webpage to help people better understand the naturalisation application process, including the key documents required for identity and residency. The page also provides guidance on how to have documents certified. Your constituent can view it here: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-an-irish-citizen-guide/.
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
