Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that since 2010, the total number of people who have acquired Irish citizenship through naturalisation is 181,233.

The attached document provides a breakdown by nationality of birth as requested by the Deputy over the fourteen year period in question, and for the first 3 months of 2024.

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.

Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals and people granted International Protection where the requirement is 3 years. In all cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to 70 days allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business family or holiday purposes.