Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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1028. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the family of a person (details supplied) will be in a position to apply for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18160/23]

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 and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.

A person granted a declaration of refugee status can apply for citizenship through naturalisation once they have 3 years of residency.

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/become-an-irish-citizen-by-naturalisation/