Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 484: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the way in which an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 was treated; and if the new application will be treated as a matter of priority. [8892/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 13 February 2002. I considered the application on 31 March 2004 and decided not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned on 28 May 2004, together with the reasons for same. My decision was arrived at in light of all information on the applicant's file and I consider a review of the case would serve no useful purpose.

A new application from the person referred to was received in my Department on 22 February 2005. Applications for certificates of naturalisation are generally dealt with in chronological order and this practice is not deviated from except in exceptional circumstances. I will inform both the Deputy and the applicant as soon as I have reached a decision in the matter.