Natasha Newsome Drennan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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471. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the type of visa a person (details supplied) who is currently in Ireland is on; if they can apply for Irish citizenship; the steps they need to take to move towards this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27173/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The person cited by the Deputy currently holds immigration permission on Stamp 4 conditions, which is valid until 26 February 2027.

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 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.

It is open to the person concerned to submit an application for a certificate of naturalisation if they satisfy the relevant criteria.

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/