COVID-19 has unfortunately prevented the holding of our large scale citizenship ceremonies which is impacting the processing of applications. As a solution on an interim basis for applicants whose applications are approved, Minister McEntee was pleased to recently approve the priority drafting of a Statutory Instrument, whereby naturalisation certificates may issue on receipt of a statutory [...]
The pilot virtual Citizenship Ceremony that took place on 10 July 2020, involved 21 applicants. A review of the pilot is underway and consideration of that review is now in its final stages. A critical consideration is the protection of the welfare and safety of the participants and the general public. It is also essential [...]
On Friday 10th July, 2020, the Minister for Justice & Equality, Helen McEntee TD, hosted one of the world’s first virtual citizenship ceremonies. This pilot event was attended by 21 applicants who had opted not to attend the ceremonies that took place on the 2nd and 3rd of March in the INEC in Killarney Co. [...]
The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic the citizenship ceremonies scheduled for Friday 3rd July 2020 at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry are postponed. ISD officials are currently exploring alternative options that protect public health, comply with current restrictions and guidelines and ensure [...]
The next citizenship ceremonies will take place on Friday 3rd July 2020 at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Please do not contact us in this regard as we are not in a position to confirm invitation at this stage. Applicants to be invited will be notified in good time. These events are [...]