Over 30,00 decisions on Irish citiznenship was made in 2024, the most made since records began.
Figures published showed by the Department of Justice show a significant increase on the 20,000 decisions made in 2023.
Over 6,000 new Irish citizens, hailing from 140 countries around the world, will be granted citizenship in seven ceremonies being held on Monday and Tuesday.
Speaking ahead of the ceremonies, Minister McEntee said; “I would like to congratulate all of our newest Irish citizens, as well as their family and friends joining them on this special day.
“I encourage our new citizens to continue to contribute to building inclusive communities. In forging connections between our cultures, we can enrich our social fabric.
“Our new citizens play an essential role fuelling growth in our economy. They also contribute immensely to industries where we have labour shortages like construction, agriculture and healthcare. They also make our workforce more…
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