Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 540: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to review the legislation on citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25842/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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It is proposed that a general review of the eligibility criteria for the acquisition of Irish Citizenship will be undertaken by my Department later in the year. Issues that have already been flagged for consideration as part of that exercise include the question of whether language and integration requirements should apply to naturalisation applications. In addition, it will be necessary to take account of the proposals contained in the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008, particularly those regarding long term residence.