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No. 42 of 2006Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) (Garda Síochána) Bill 2006
Public bill · Private Member · Introduced
The proposal would give every member of An Garda Síochána, regardless of rank or nationality, an entitlement to acquire Irish citizenship. It aims to allow foreign nationals who join the Gardaí to become Irish citizens and receive the same rights and protections as other citizens.
Formal long title
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 and to provide for automatic citizenship of members of an Garda Síochána
Last updated 20 September 2018
Sponsors
- Ulick Burke
- Maurice Cummins
- Brian Hayes Primary
Progress
- First StageSeanad
Debate
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) (Garda Síochána) Bill 2006: First Stage. Seanad
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