Conditions while you wait
You would have to keep meeting some conditions from the day you apply until the decision.
Head 5 · New section 15(1)(j), amended section 15(2)
| Now | Proposed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keep living in Ireland until decided | No rule | Required |
| Keep meeting: good character, income test, offences bar | No rule | Required |
| Can this rule be waived? | — | Apparently not: (j) is left out of s.15(2) |
Legal text
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(d) intends in good faith to continue to reside in the State after naturalisation; and
(d) intends in good faith to continue to reside in the State after naturalisation;
(e) has, in accordance with subsection (1A) or, as the case may be, subsection (1B), and in the prescribed manner—
(e) has, in accordance with subsection (1A) or, as the case may be, subsection (1B), and in the prescribed manner—
(i) made a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State, and
(i) made a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State, and
(ii) undertaken to faithfully observe the laws of the State and respect its democratic values.
(ii) undertaken to faithfully observe the laws of the State and respect its democratic values.
Not in current law
(j) has continued to reside in the state and adhere to the conditions specified in (b), (f) and (g), pending the Minister’s decision in respect of the application.
(2) The conditions specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) of subsection (1) and paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 15B(1) are referred to in this Act as conditions for naturalisation.
(2) The conditions specified in paragraphs (a) to (i) of subsection (1) and paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 15B(1) are referred to in this Act as conditions for naturalisation.