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For Written Answer on : 09/09/2024
Question Number(s): 1128,1105,1112 Question Reference(s): 34879/24, 34567/24, 34662/24
Department: Justice
Asked by: Ivana Bacik T.D., Matt Carthy T.D., David Stanton T.D.
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QUESTION
* To ask the Minister for Justice her views on the turnaround times for the printing of naturalisation certificates; the average waiting time in each of the past three years for receipt of a certificate; if there are unusual delays occurring in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
– Ivana Bacik T.D.
For WRITTEN answer on Monday, 9 September, 2024.
* To ask the Minister for Justice the timeframe in which people should expect to receive citizenship certificates following a positive decision in relation to their application for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
– Matt Carthy T.D.
For WRITTEN answer on Monday, 9 September, 2024.
* To ask the Minister for Justice to outline the current process with respect to the issuing of naturalisation certificates for newly naturalised Irish citizens; the current average waiting time to receive such certificates; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
– David Stanton T.D.
For WRITTEN answer on Monday, 9 September, 2024.
REPLY
I can advise the Deputy that over 10,000 people were naturalised at the most recent Citizenship Ceremonies held across June 2024 and that, regretfully, due to the large numbers involved there was some delay in issuing certificates as a result.
Information is not collated on the average waiting time for the receipt of a certificate of naturalisation, however, I can confirm that certificates of naturalisation have been issued via registered post to any person who was conferred with Irish citizenship at the June ceremonies.
My Department has also recently implemented new procedures which will reduce the waiting time for our new citizens to receive their certificates in future.
If any applicant has a query on their certificate, they can email citizenshipinfo@justice.ie
