Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if assistance will be given to expedite the citizenship application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford taking into account their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4300/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 29 September 2006.

Applications are generally dealt with in chronological order and this practice is not deviated from except in exceptional circumstances. However, due to the circumstances outlined by the Deputy, I understand that a submission will shortly be made to my Office for a decision on whether this case might be expedited. I will inform the Deputy and the person in question once I have reached a decision on the application.