Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I draw this to the Taoiseach's attention because it came to light under freedom of information material supplied to RTE. The reason for the instruction being given was indicated when an official at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated that approval letters should not be issued until further notice because of regulations due to come into effect shortly which will amend fees for naturalisation certificates. In Ireland, these fees range from €650 to €950. In Canada, the charge is Canadian $127 Canadian dollars and in Australia it is Australian $136 Australian dollars.

Will the Taoiseach make inquiries to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform as to why that kind of instruction was given to an official?

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