Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the various fees that apply for a citizenship application and certification fee for certificate of naturalisation; the minimum length of time required in Ireland for same; the details for categories of foreign nationals who have been working in Ireland, such as a Ukrainian refugee and a minor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.

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.

As minors cannot apply for naturalisation directly, an application must be made by their parent, legal guardian or person acting on the child's behalf "in loco parentis".

I can advise the Deputy that to make an application for naturalisation there is a fee of €175, and following a positive decision on that application, a certification fee of €950 is then payable.

The standard certification fee is set at €950, while a reduced fee of €200 applies in the case of an application made on behalf of a minor or in certain cases where the application is made by a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of an Irish citizen. In the case of recognised refugees and stateless persons, there is no certification fee.

Detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation and other resources is available on my Department’s Immigration website here: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/