New online system for citizenship applications introduced by Department of Justice 

Justice Minister Helen McEntee: 'The digitisation of the citizenship application process will also improve the capacity of my department to efficiently process the growing number of applications.' Picture: Brian Lawless

Potential Irish citizens can now apply for citizenship via naturalisation through a new online system by the Department of Justice.

The portal, introduced on Tuesday, will be made available to those who want to complete their application, upload supporting documentation, and pay fees online.