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'You will always have a home here' - Ministers welcome thousands of new Irish citizens

Thousands of people from over 130 countries will become new Irish citizens at ceremonies taking place today (December 5) and tomorrow. In four separate ceremonies at the INEC in Killarney, approximately 3,500 applicants will receive their ...

05 Dec 2022 at 17:54

National News

'A communication breakdown' - Over 20,000 people awaiting Irish citizenship decision

Over 20,000 people are currently awaiting a decision on their Irish citizenship application. That's according to Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, who confirmed 22,200 applications are "on hand", ...

22 Oct 2021 at 13:21

Northern Ireland

Irish people living in UK should have citizenship offer without fees, MP says

People born in the Republic of Ireland who have settled in the UK should be offered the right to claim British citizenship without the need for tests and fees, ministers have been told. DUP MP Gavin Robinson called on ministers ...

26 Jan 2024 at 14:51

National News

New citizens ‘important reciprocation’ over millions who emigrated – McEntee

Ireland’s welcoming of 3,000 new citizens is an important reciprocation over the millions of Irish who emigrated over previous centuries, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said. There were celebrations at the National ...

02 Oct 2023 at 15:02

National News

Bill to make it easier for Irish people to get British citizenship progresses

A Bill that would make it easier for people from the Republic of Ireland to become British citizens has moved closer to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, introduced by interim leader of the DUP ...

26 Apr 2024 at 16:28

National News

‘I’m so relieved and grateful’: 1,500 people become Irish citizens in Dublin

Around 1,500 people became Irish citizens on Friday, giving a declaration of loyalty to Ireland and standing for the national anthem. Minister for Justice Simon Harris, who addressed the first group of new citizens, ...

10 Mar 2023 at 19:51

National News

More than 3,000 to become Irish citizens in Killarney ceremonies

Approximately 3,500 people will become Irish citizens following ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, on Monday and Tuesday. In four ceremonies at the Inec Arena, applicants from more than 130 countries will receive ...

05 Dec 2022 at 01:01

National News

FactCheck: Can foreign nationals and asylum seekers vote in general elections?

An increase in inward migration to Ireland in recent years has resulted in a rise in the spread of conspiracy theories and extremist language about migrants and refugees. These conspiracies occasionally focus on ...

08 Nov 2024 at 11:06

National News

Thousands participate in citizenship ceremonies in Dublin

Around 5,400 people will be granted Irish citizenship across six ceremonies in Dublin this week. The ceremonies across Thursday and Friday will see applicants from 143 countries and living in 30 counties on the ...

20 Jun 2024 at 15:39

Community

'Ireland is home now' - new citizens rejoice at University of Limerick ceremony

THE WIFE of Munster rugby star Dougie Howlett has spoken of her pride at becoming an Irish citizen at a ceremony at the University of Limerick. Mother of five Monique Howlett said it was a “very proud moment” ...

20 Jun 2017 at 07:03

Community

University of Sanctuary: UL's life-line to those in direct provision system

SEVENTEEN scholarships have been offered to asylum seekers and refugees by the University of Limerick. UL has now been designated a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives welcoming those ...

21 Jun 2017 at 07:05

Rugby

Irish rugby player Bundee Aki granted Irish citizenship

Irish rugby player Bundee Aki has officially been granted Irish citizenship. The New Zealand native, Aki, today joined 3,600 people who have also become citizens of Ireland during ceremonies at Dublin's ...

16 Sept 2024 at 14:24

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