Written answers

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Department of Justice and Equality

Naturalisation Eligibility

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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148. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the general requirement of not having received State support in the three years prior to a naturalisation application does not apply to social insurance benefits, such as jobseeker's benefit, claimed as a right on the basis of PRSI contributions or their British or EU equivalents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34845/16]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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A pragmatic approach has been taken in recent years taking into account unemployment levels etc. to the general policy requiring an applicant for naturalisation to show that they have supported themselves (and his or her family if appropriate) while residing in the State. Accordingly, social welfare checks are only carried out in cases where specific queries may arise.

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