More than 6,000 people are being granted Irish citizenship in seven ceremonies over two days
in Co Kerry
The ceremonies involve applicants from 140 countries living in the 32 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred with Irish citizenship. Of those being granted citizenship, people originally from India represent the highest number, at 1,147, followed by the UK , Brazil and Romania . According to the department, significant changes have been introduced in its citizenship division to speed up the application process, including the introduction of an online application system, online payments and electronic vetting.
“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,” she said. “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 diverse and inclusive.
Alongside the sisters, was “Miss Europe Continental, Venezuela” Johacny Villaneueva, accompanied by her husband, German national Serkan Akgun, from Frankfurt, both of whom work as IT engineers in Dublin.
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