More than 11,000 use 'Granny Rule' to secure Irish citizenship

Up to 11,500 people have tried to use the "Granny Rule" to claim Irish citizenship in the past year.

More than 11,000 use 'Granny Rule' to secure Irish citizenship
Thu, 06 Jan, 2011 - 07:34

Up to 11,500 people have tried to use the "Granny Rule" to claim Irish citizenship in the past year.

It first came to prominence when Republic of Ireland soccer manager Jack Charlton used it to secure top players for the team.

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