PQ: Naturalisation – Numbers and Nationalities since 2005
Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons, since 2005, that have been naturalised every year and to date in 2012; and if he will give an indication of the top ten nationalities that have been naturalised since 2005.
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): The top ten nationalities naturalised since 2005 are Nigerian, Filipino, Indian, South African, Chinese (including Hong Kong nationals), Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Ukrainian, Russian Federation nationals and nationals of the United States of America.Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the number of Certificates of Naturalisation issued in the years 2005 to 2012 were approximately 1 400, 1 400, 1 500, 3 100, 4 500, 6 400, 10 700, and 12 300 in the year to date respectively.
