Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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301. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the correct procedure to obtain Irish citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46509/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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There is no record of the person referred to by the Deputy having submitted an application for naturalisation. The person cited can apply in the normal manner and have that application assessed in line with the criteria.

There are no provisions to apply different criteria depending on the nationality of the applicant.

The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.

Applicants are required to have five years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is three years. In both cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to 6 weeks allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business, family or holiday purposes.

Detailed information on Irish citizenship and the naturalisation process, along with the relevant application forms and guidance notes, is available on my Department's immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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302. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a citizenship application by a person (details supplied) will be approved and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46510/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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There is currently no naturalisation application awaiting processing for the person referred to by the Deputy.

The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, and all applications are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act. Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.

Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the state prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is 3 years. In both cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to 6 weeks allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business family or holiday purposes.

Detailed information on Irish citizenship and the naturalisation process, along with the relevant application forms and guidance notes, is available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/.