James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. All fees are kept under ongoing review. Citizenship fees have not increased in the past nine years, notwithstanding the significant investment that has taken place in facilities such as a new website and e-payment facility. More enhancements to the application process are also in development, including plans to introduce online application forms and e-vetting. These measures are aimed at speeding up and streamlining the process. Over the past decade, many EU member states have increased their citizenship fees while we have maintained ours at the rate set in 2011. I again assure the Deputy that these fees will be kept under constant review as the processes are updated.

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