2542. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is considering any changes in the current residency requirements for eligibility to apply for naturalisation; if any consideration is being given to decreasing the required eligibility period for serving members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63364/26]

2606. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the proposed changes to citizenship residency rules from five years to eight will come into place; whether these rules will apply to only new entrants into the country; if his Department is considering a grandfather residency clause for people already living and working in Ireland at least three years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63583/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2542 and 2606 together.

Last November, the Government approved a package of policy and legislative reforms to strengthen Ireland’s migration and asylum system, ensuring it is rules-based, efficient and more closely aligned with those of other EU Member States.

As part of this work, my Department is reviewing aspects of Ireland’s citizenship legislation and developing proposed amendments and will draft legislative proposals to Government in the near future.