Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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235. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for citizenship, previously refused, can be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37239/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, 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.

It is open to any applicant whose application was previously refused, to make a further application for the grant of a certificate of naturalisation.

Furthermore, there is no time limit within which an unsuccessful applicant can make a new application to the Citizenship Division of my Department, nor is there any limit on the number of applications one can make. Applicants are advised that in making any new application, they should bear in mind the reasons for the previous refusal. Each application is examined individually and assessed on their own merits.

To maintain the integrity of the file on record, the Citizenship Division of my Department do not return the documentation submitted in support of an application.

Should an applicant wish to lodge a new application with the prescribed fee of €175, they may request all relevant documents previously submitted to be associated with the new application.

Further detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation is available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at: