John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite an application for post-nuptial citizenship in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the reason for the delay in dealing with this application. [11299/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A declaration of acceptance of Irish citizenship as post nuptial citizenship was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 13 October 2004 from the person referred to in the Deputy's question.

The current average processing time for such declarations is approximately ten months from the date of lodgement. Declarations are processed in chronological order save in very exceptional circumstances. Since no such circumstances have been put forward in this instance, I consider it would be inappropriate to expedite it. It is likely that the processing of the declaration of the person will be finalised by August 2005. I will advise the Deputy and the applicant when the matter has been concluded.