asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in processing the naturalisation papers of persons (details supplied).

The first person mentioned in the details supplied submitted a completed application for naturalisation in January 1986. Routine inquiries have been completed in the ordinary course and the applicant will be notified of the decision shortly. There has been no undue delay.

There is no record in my Department of the second person mentioned in the details supplied having submitted an application for naturalisation.