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Dáil

Written answer

Immigration Policy

Summary

The Department reviews terrorism, fraud and organised crime cases for possible citizenship revocation but disclosed neither its processes nor case numbers.

878. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 315 of 15 July 2026, whether the review is a systematic review of all naturalised citizens convicted of such offences or a case by case process (details supplied); the number of such cases reviewed since 7 April 2025; the number referred for citizenship revocation proceedings in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64818/26]

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Jim O'Callaghan Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Fianna Fáil

My Department actively reviews cases relating to terrorism, fraud and organised crime with a view to assessing whether citizenship revocation proceedings may be appropriate.

The grounds for the revocation of citizenship are set out in section 19 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.

For security reasons and to protect the integrity of the immigration system, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the operational processes used to identify or assess cases for potential citizenship revocation, nor to provide information in relation to individual reviews or assessments that may be undertaken by my Department.

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