948. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the proposed changes to citizenship and naturalisation requirements; if they will apply retrospectively to individuals and families already resident in the State and progressing through the naturalisation process; if spouses of Irish citizens will be affected; the transitional arrangements that will be put in place for applicants who made decisions to return to and reside in Ireland based on the rules in force at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65535/26]

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948. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the proposed changes to citizenship and naturalisation requirements; if they will apply retrospectively to individuals and families already resident in the State and progressing through the naturalisation process; if spouses of Irish citizens will be affected; the transitional arrangements that will be put in place for applicants who made decisions to return to and reside in Ireland based on the rules in force at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65535/26]

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1. 16 September 2026

   Citizenship Applications

   948. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the proposed changes to citizenship and naturalisation requirements; if they will apply retrospectively to individuals and families already resident in the State and progressing through the naturalisation process; if spouses of Irish citizens will be affected; the transitional arrangements that will be put in place for applicants who made decisions to return to and reside in Ireland based on the rules in force at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65535/26]

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