Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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984. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the refusal of an application for citizenship in the name of a person (details supplied); if they are now excluded from future applications from citizenship, given the reason for refusal; the extent to which their record will prevent a successful application for citizenship in future years, given the efforts made in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17393/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Irish Naturalisation and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.  

I am advised by Citizenship division of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) that the decision remains as stated in a letter dated 15 March 2023. Unfortunately, there is no appeal of the refusal of a certificate of naturalisation provided for under the Irish Naturalisation and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.

However, it is open to applicant referred to by the Deputy to make a further application for the grant of a certificate of naturalisation. In submitting any new application the applicant should be mindful of the reasons for refusal of their previous application. 

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/ .