'Marriage of convenience' review delays hundreds of weddings in Cork and Kerry

A surge in marriage of convenience applications has halted interview bookings, leaving engaged couples facing uncertainty and long delays

Hundreds of couples face year-long delays for marriage of convenience interviews in Cork and Kerry. Picture: iStock

The marriage plans of hundreds of couples across Cork and Kerry are being delayed for more than a year due to a review of "marriage of convenience" applications.

The review of 200 applications for marriage of convenience interviews in the two counties comes as the level of applications for such interviews across the country increases.