Naturalization applications based on Irish associations
I would be very interested to hear practitioners experience in acting on applications for naturalization under Section 16 of the 1956 Act, where an applicant has an Irish association. It is clear from the INIS website that applicants under Section 16 are expected to have a "around" 3 year lawful residence. But are these applications normally granted? Would a parent of an Irish citizen child with 3 years lawful residence be better to apply under Section 16, or wait the 5 years an apply under Section 15?
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Hi karen, we havent come accoss this specific public service scenario. It would be a risky application given the level of discretion of the Minister. If your client decides to pursure this applicaiton, it would be very intersting to see how the application goes.