New citizens ‘important reciprocation’ over millions who emigrated – McEntee

Helen McEntee hailed the ceremony (Picture: Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland’s welcoming of 3,000 new citizens is an important reciprocation over the millions of Irish who emigrated over previous centuries, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said.

There were celebrations at the National Convention Centre in Dublin on Monday as three ceremonies took place across the day.