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Married couples among 21 people who became Ireland's newest citizens in online ceremony
Today’s pilot online ceremony is one of the first of its kind in Europe.
Albanian national is first to be convicted for false application for Irish citizenship
The man originally came to Ireland under the alias of a Kosovo national and sought asylum under a false name.
'Since I got the letter, it's just silence': Citizenship delays now a 'disincentive' for doctors to stay in Ireland
One doctor described the stress of applying for citizenship and work permits, and the toll it has taken on his personal life.
5,000 people from 135 countries will become Ireland's newest citizens this week
People from the UK top the table of new Irish citizens with nearly 1,000 set to take part in ceremonies in Kerry.
NI appeals court to hear case today of Derry woman who was ruled to be a British citizen
Emma De Souza has always identified as Irish, a right that is enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement.
1,200 people detained in India amid widespread protests over new citizenship law
At least three people were reported to have been killed during protests around the country.
2,000 people from over 100 countries will become Irish citizens today
Such ceremonies were put on hold after a High Court ruling in July.
NI-born woman lodges Court of Appeal challenge to British citizenship ruling
Emma DeSouza’s legal team submitted papers to the Court of Appeal in Belfast to challenge a citizenship ruling from October.
UK tribunal dismisses appeal against ruling that all NI citizens are automatically born British
The tribunal made its initial ruling following an appeal by the Home Office in October.
'Unworkable' and 'unduly rigid' High Court finding on citizenship application overturned
Last May’s High Court decision caused controversy and massive uncertainty.
FactCheck: Has the British government removed the right to Irish citizenship from those in the North?
The claim was made by Sinn Féin following a UK Tribunal ruling this week.
Varadkar says Emma DeSouza 'is an Irish citizen' and that he will raise case with Johnson
The Home Office won an appeal against a ruling which found that people born in the North are not automatically British.
'It's going to be difficult to establish a solution to the problem that the DeSouza case creates'
The issue about more than citizenship and identity, writes Sarah Creighton.
'Devastated' Emma DeSouza says immigration ruling rewrites the Good Friday Agreement
DeSouza, from Co Derry, identified herself as Irish in an application for a residence card for her US-born husband.
'It's like I'm in a prison': Fears citizenship applications are facing years-long backlogs
A High Court ruling in July has halted the processing of citizenship applications.
The Explainer: Can people applying for citizenship spend a day outside Ireland?
We discuss the ruling that led to the shock decision on this week’s podcast.
October appeal date set in case of citizenship being denied if applicant has spent day outside Ireland
Last week’s surprise High Court ruling was branded by “absurd” by experts with the Justice Minister promising “urgent action”.
Q&A: What does the controversial High Court decision on citizenship actually mean?
This week’s High Court decision came as a shock – so what does it all actually mean for citizenship?
Minister promises 'urgent action' after shock High Court ruling on citizenship applicants
Nobody can now be granted Irish citizenship if they have spent a single day outside the country in the past year.
Government 'carefully studying' ruling not to grant citizenship to those who temporarily leave Ireland
The ruling applies to those who have left Ireland in the year before they apply for citizenship.
Shock ruling says citizenship cannot be granted if applicant has spent a day outside Ireland in past year
Experts called the ruling “absurd”, pointing out that the law on citizenship has never been interpreted so strictly before.
Trump backs down on controversial census question after protracted legal and political battle
He directed federal agencies to compile the information using existing databases instead.
2,400 people from 90 countries will become Ireland's newest citizens today
Those gathering will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation by post in the coming days.
'I was brainwashed': ISIS bride Begum asks for second chance
Shamima Begum was 15 when she and two friends left London to marry Islamic State fighters in Syria in 2015.
British teen who had citizenship revoked says decision was 'unjust'
There is concern that this move could set a “dangerous precedent”.
British teen who joined ISIS but wished to return has UK citizenship revoked by government
The family of Shamima Begum have said they are disappointed with the Home Office’s decision.
More than 70% of people think being born in Ireland should mean an automatic right to citizenship
The right was removed in a 2004 referendum.
Trump to abolish citizenship rights for US-born babies
Donald Trump plans to scrap the right to citizenship for anyone born in the United States.
Most people are against Irish citizens in the North voting for the Irish president
A poll has found support for extending voting rights at 27%.
Column: 'I remember having to ask for the brown paint for my self-portrait in junior infants'
To receive my citizenship a few days before the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment was a nice moment, writes Nicholas Ndlovu.
Language tests for new citizens 'just one option being considered'
“Any such change would be driven by a strategy to better integrate our newest citizens.”
Alison Curtis: 'I don't sound Irish - but don't tell me to go back to Canada'
The Today FM presenter writes about being told by people to ‘go home’ – despite the fact she is an Irish citizen.
Ecuador has granted Julian Assange citizenship
Ecuador had asked London to recognise Assange as a diplomat so that he could be granted safe passage out of the UK.
Another Australian politician has resigned from parliament over dual citizenship
Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore found out on Friday that her mother was born with a British citizenship.
Australian politicians will soon have to prove they are not citizens of another country
Dual-citizens are banned from taking seats in parliament.
An Irish woman in a same-sex marriage has two little girls - but only one can get an Irish passport
It’s down to what’s written on their birth certs.
Number of dual Irish citizens living here up by almost 90% over five years
New figures from Census 2016 have been released.
'Ireland has been a godsend to me': Tory MEP on why he took out an Irish passport
Conservative Party MEP Charles Tannock has been vocal in his criticism of Brexit.
Australia's deputy prime minister may not be eligible for parliament due to dual citizenship
Barnaby Joyce is the latest politician in Australia to fall victim of the obscure citizenship rule.
'They're just regular young people like us' - Teens scoop top prize for welcome given to Syrian refugees
A group of teenagers in Ballaghaderreen have won a top prize at the Foróige Citizenship Awards for their efforts at welcoming Syrian refugees to their town.
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