Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 885: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly whereby a person (details supplied) resident in the Six Counties for over five years is being denied the right to apply for citizenship under the rule which enables those living in Ireland for five years to apply for naturalisation; his views on whether this is contrary to the Good Friday Agreement which states that the two Governments must recognise the birthright of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both, as they may so choose, and accordingly confirm that their right to hold both British and Irish citizenship is accepted by both Governments; if he will ensure that this anomaly is rectified and that those resident anywhere on the island of Ireland for the statutory minimum period would be entitled to apply for naturalisation. [11899/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will appreciate that naturalisation is a method of obtaining citizenship based on the residence of the applicant. The approach taken in such cases is not therefore, anomalous with this Article nor is it contrary to the Good Friday Agreement.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 886: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of 18 December 2007, when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11901/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 511 on 18 December 2007. The position remains as stated.