James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in granting citizenship to persons resident here for nine years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by officials in the citizenship section of my Department that applications for naturalisation have been received in December 2004 and May 2005 from two persons, both Ecuadorian nationals, with the surname detailed by the Deputy. It appears from the information contained in their applications that they are not related and I am unable to confirm which is the subject of the Deputy's question. The reference number given is not a citizenship reference number. If the Deputy contacts my departmental office directly with further details of the applicants he is inquiring about, I will ensure that he obtains the information he is seeking.