Over 250 People In The Midlands Apply For Irish Citizenship

The highest amount was in Laois at just under 120 applications.

More than 250 people in the midlands have applied for Irish citizenship this year. 

The highest amount in the region is in Laois at just under 120, in Westmeath there is almost 100 and in Offaly 54 people have made the move towards citizenship.

The country with the highest number of applicants nationally is India with over 1,040 submitted, followed by The UK and Brazil.

Anyone who wishes to begin the process must be living in the State for at least 5 years, with an aim to have applications based on residency decided within a year.

24 citizenship ceremonies have been held in 2024, up from 15 on last year. 

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