Ask a solicitor: How can I become an Irish citizen?

A point-based system is in place. If you don’t meet the required points, you can still apply, but you must swear an affidavit explaining why you haven’t met the points, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor

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Dear Angela, 

I am from Poland and hold a Polish passport but have lived in Ireland for nearly 20 years.