Refugee and migrant support groups not impressed with changes
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the changes will bring Ireland into line with other European countries
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
Longer path to residency brings country into line with rest of Europe, but may not be welcomed by Indian learners
But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTaoiseach Micheál Martin (PA Wire)Proposed changes to Irish citizenship regulations will increase the required residency period from…
Government approves priority drafting of legislation that would raise the residency requirement for naturalisation to eight years
Minister’s warmth about ceremonies contrasts with blunt pledge to cut numbers
Those on the existing pathway deserve fair transitional arrangements
Same political parties who once let wealthy buy Irish residency now want tighter rules for others who live here