Seanad debates
Wednesday, 22 October 2003
Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
This Bill completes the work of ending the scheme by restricting the unlimited powers of the Minister, as set out in the principal Act. Section 3, which is at the heart of the Bill, specifically takes from the Minister the freedom to interpret Irish associations as being created by the promise of an investment in an Irish business. Section 4 adds a further safety net in that it similarly restricts the power of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to issue passports. I am not arguing that it has never been an issue; the key document is really the certificate of naturalisation.
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