Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person in receipt of farm assist can apply for citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19398/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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It is open to any individual to lodge an application for a certificate of naturalisation if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Detailed information on Irish citizenship and naturalisation is available on the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration (INIS) website at www.inis.gov.ie.

A pragmatic approach has been taken in recent years regarding income levels and social protection related matters including the farm assist scheme referenced by the Deputy.