Justice minister reinstates powers to revoke Irish citizenship in serious cases

Justice minister reinstates powers to revoke Irish citizenship in serious cases

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed he signed an order giving effect to the change, after more than four years where no revocations were possible. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 - 19:27
Tadgh McNally,  Political Reporter

The Government has reinstated powers to revoke naturalized Irish citizenship in serious cases.

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed he signed an order giving effect to the change, after more than four years where no revocations were possible.

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