From July 2024, routine citizenship affirmations (post-ceremony) could be completed online for most applicants, and the standard in-person ceremony schedule was expanded to clear the historic backlog. Processing times for straightforward applications fell substantially from mid-2024 into 2025.
Applicants for Irish naturalisation; historic backlog beneficiaries.
Primary: Irish Immigration Service Delivery ↗
Corroborating: Department of Foreign Affairs ↗
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