There may be several options available if you are considering making an application for Irish Citizenship.
The application procedure has recently been greatly improved. However making a successful application still depends on having all the supporting documentation and with the advice of an experienced solicitor your application will be processed more efficiently.
Learn more about the areas of Irish Citizenship in which we may be able to assist.
Applications for certificate of naturalisation are decided by the Minister for Justice and Equality (http://www.inis.gov.ie) at her absolute discretion.
Since 2011, the Department of Justice and Equality has improved the processing time for straightforward applications with a view finalising within a 6 month time frame.
The Department’s website notes that 30,000 applications for naturalisation were processed in 2013 compared to 3,117 in 2008 and that currently, 95% of all valid applications are now approved.
We can assist with advising you on your eligibility to apply and advise you on the supporting documentation required to ensure your application can dealt with as expeditiously as possible.
There is currently no appeal to a refusal of an application for a certificate of naturalisation – if you have been refused an application we can advise on the decision and in some cases seek to have the decision over turned.
Applications for foreign birth registrations are made to the Department of Foreign Affairs through Ireland’s overseas embassies.
We can assist with advising on your eligibility to apply for a foreign birth registration and advise you on the necessary supporting documents. Usually, it can be difficult to trace historic documents, for example birth certificates of grandparents who are long since deceased, and we can assist.
Prior to the 1st January 2005 all babies born on the Island of Ireland were entitled to Irish Citizenship. This is no longer the case.
We often advise parents who have resided in Ireland for some time prior to the birth of their child as to whether their child is a citizen by birth and so be entitled to apply for an Irish passport.
Circumstances where we have advised include; when the child has been born abroad, where one or both parents have been working in Embassies or where one or both parents have been undocumented.
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That’s probably the best news I’ve ever gotten in a very long time and I’m over the moon. I totally appreciate the work you did and everyone that was involved because without you none of this would’ve happened.
Fantastic, thank you Brent! It’s been a journey and I’m thankful to you, the team, Aileen and Taise for the support.
Aileen, you likely already know this, but I wanted to let you know that I received my Irish citizenship and my passport as well. Thank you so much for your assistance. I am so proud and excited. Coming to Ireland for an extended visit soon!
This is simply to let you know that I heard yesterday from the Irish Department of foreign affairs that my application for citizenship through entry on the foreign birth register has been successful. I therefore want to thank you Brent, Aileen and all your team for the help you gave me in securing this.
Thank you Naoise for all of your help on our applications. You made it much easier and pretty much stress free.
As a result of delays caused by the other side changing Solicitor, our satisfied client said "I guess not everyone gets the best their first go-round as we did".
I am extremely grateful for all your help and hard work over the last couple of years and for giving me the push to keep going! I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you.
Taise provided an excellent service in helping us appeal an employment permit refusal. Very detailed information and guidance were provided resulting in a swift and successful appeal. Highly recommended!
Taise, it's a miracle!!! The passports have arrived. Thank you so much for your perseverance and determination. I could not have done this without you.
Aileen, I have got my irish passport, it all happened because of your good and hard work for me.
Taise, I couldn't be happier with the way you handled my application. To have my visa approved in 4 weeks wasn't something I expected. Your excellent professionalism has ensured the success of this work permit granted. Thank you so much.
I am well, and happy and relieved to have this matter resolved. Thank you and your team for all your help. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
I cannot recommend McGrath McGrane more highly. My initial enquiry was responded to quickly and efficiently by Elaine O’Sullivan. The consultation that I chose to schedule was invaluable as offered me clear guidance on what was required to enable me to proceed with the application and to avoid this being declined. Elaine was extremely knowledgeable and professional and guided me throughout the process, I cannot thank you enough.
Thanks to Gerry and Naoise for their support on employment permit applications for my two colleagues, as you would expect they are delighted. We would have no hesitation in recommending McGrath McGrane given the service we received.
It simply has to be said! Taise De Azevedo of McGrath McGrane LLC is a wonderful legal professional. Taise - in a very efficient manner - reduced what seemed like a complicated and difficult situation relating to immigration into a simple and successful process.
I am impressed by the professional and efficient service provided by Taise and her team. They assisted me to grant work permit sooner than I expected. Work permit is not easy to get here in Ireland as I have experienced one failure last year before consulting this law firm for help and wasted a lot of time on it. Hence I really value the advice that Taise gave and their proactive service as well.
Brian, Thanks a million for all your help over the last 6 years - you're a gentleman.
I have received my certificate of naturalisation today, I'm so happy and couldn’t say enough thanks to you for your hard work - you are brilliant in your job. Thank you so much.
I have received my certificate of naturalisation today, I'm so happy and couldn’t say enough thanks to you for your hard work - you are brilliant in your job. Thank you so much.
I have received my certificate of naturalisation today, I'm so happy and couldn’t say enough thanks to you for your hard work - you are brilliant in your job. Thank you so much.
I have received my certificate of naturalisation today, I'm so happy and couldn’t say enough thanks to you for your hard work - you are brilliant in your job. Thank you so much.
We wanted to say an ENORMOUS thank you for sticking with us and getting us over this line (initial residency 8 years ago, and naturalisation as an Irish citizen just approved).
You and your team kept faith with us, knowing exactly how things worked practically and cutting through the procedures to tell us exactly what was necessary and why. And most importantly of all, we ALWAYS, ALWAYS felt that you were on our side.
Taise has also been wonderful, so responsive and reassuring and completely up to speed on what was being asked of her. She is an outstanding asset to your firm and their clients.
A HUGE thank you, Gerry.
Hi Brian,
Thanks again for your work on my case. As always, really appreciate your time on everything.
I can confirm that the monies have come across to my account today. So all is in order and grateful to receive same.
I absolutely will be back in contact with you if we ever have any future legal matters to deal with and will gladly refer any friends or family on to you too.
Thanks again for your time.
"I'm very happy and delighted to receive this great news! Thank you very much for all your valuable support and guidance through all the process." (Permission to remain in the State following successful submissions around the EU family member Removals process)
Amazed with the quick responses from Taise De Azevedo, which resolved the issue I was having straight away. A very complex area of Irish citizenship law was navigated with ease. Highly recommended.
We received a letter from the INIS this morning to inform my parents that their review was successful and now they are able to get a five year stamp4 visa. We are so happy and moved for this result and wanted to thank you for the extreme efforts you put in to help our family reunion.
We pray and wish you and your family all the best in all the possible ways. You, your firm and colleagues have helped us for more than four years and a half and guided us again and again each time when we were treated unfairly by the Department. There is so much we want to say but words are so limited to express our thankfulness.
Good afternoon, Eoghan. We're delighted to receive the good news from you today. And, we wanted to thank you for the excellent work you did as our solicitor. We know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to us. Let's keep in touch for further immigration matters. Many thanks.
When my partner and I went to McGrath & Mullan, we were lost but Mr Gerry McGrath & Ms Taise De Azevedo took in our case and provided us advise and helped us with the application. They are very knowledgeable and professional. They were with us every step of the way. I cannot thank them enough!
I want to share my thoughts about the experience with Taise Azevedo (from McGrath Mullan) as a Solicitor in Ireland. It was amazing since the first contact through email. She managed to set the appointment within time to me to stay on track with my process even though it was an urgent request. Moreover, I found her to be efficient, professional and kind. In addition to that, I was able to successfully complete the application I needed her help for. I am very grateful. Thank you so much, Taise! I highly recommend her services!
My experience with McGrath Mullan was fantastic! We dealt with Taise the whole time, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The communication process was straightforward and quick, and Taise did a fantastic job with our citizenship application. I cannot recommend them enough!
Not long ago, I contacted McGrath & Mullan for advise and assistance on my Irish Citizenship application, as I like hundreds other applicants had been waiting for a decision for over 2 years due to Covid 19, even to those, like myself are also EU citizens. The answer to my inquire was immediate, Elaine O"Sullivan, a professional par excellence took of my case into her care, in less that 6 months I can proudly call myself an Irishman as I have just received my Certificate of Naturalisation. That is impressive!! A million thanks Elaine O'Sullivan, your wisdom and professionalism made all the difference in the achievement of this dream.
My husband and I had the pleasure of being attended promptly by the wonderful professional that is Taise.
She served us very well, with friendliness, cordiality, respect and efficiency.
We need to say thank for your kindness Taise, and for her transparency and education in solving our doubts about the Critical skills process. Thank you so much!
I would like to commend your great service!
I've contacted Taise Azevedo and she gave me outstanding assistance.
She was kind, polite and extremely helpful.
Thank you for your excellent service!
I feel such a tremendous sense of relief and stability in my life now. It's just such incredible news. Thank you so much, your letter to the Department was absolutely fantastic...we were thrilled to have such amazing news come in today.
Thank you so much.
Dear Aileen and Gerard,
Letter of support has just been granted on appeal submitted last week. I really appreciate your expert help and support. Thank you very much.
Dear Aileen and Gerard,
Letter of support has just been granted on appeal submitted last week. I really appreciate your expert help and support. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your ever so prompt response Hannah. It is truly appreciated.
You have been amazing throughout the process and made the whole journey painless indeed. We are indebted.
Dear Brian,
Thank you for your email and the confirmation re the setlement, much appreciated!
I can confirm that the funds have been received on Friday last week. I am very grateful for your excellent work, thank you!
We had a great time meeting this afternoon with Julie and signing the contracts. Julie was indeed very informative and her briefing regarding the process was thorough. What impressed us most was her reassurance that the matter will be concluded no matter what or if any hiccups along the way.
Dear Brian, I wish you a Happy New Year! I am happy to hear that the settlement has been confirmed by you, thank you for your excellent work.
Finally the dust is settling after the sale...and I’m most grateful for your and Hannah’s help. Hannah’s calming voice very much eased my anxieties as things progressed!
My family and I would like to convey to you what an invaluable asset Taise is to your firm.
People do not always give feedback on positive experiences, therefore we wanted to bring this to your attention. She has been very efficient and friendly, since the first time we met her..
Taise has a very clear and sophisticated way of communicating and writing and she always remains helpful, kind and highly professional.
I can confirm funds safely received.
Thank you for your advice and work on my case. I am glad I pursued it with you and your team, and very pleased with the outcome.
Got excellent support from Aileen Gittens. Very timely and professional. Would definitely consider using McGrath McGrane for anything related to immigration law.
Thanks a million. I wasn't expecting such a super fast process but I am ever so delighted...
Thanks again to you and your team for all your excellent work and services.
Just to confirm I have received your letter with a cheque enclosed. Thank You so much for all your help and I would recommend your Services to anyone in need.
The funds came through last night. Many thanks for all the amazing work and your help... I highly appreciate all the effort involved. Thank you.
I contacted Ms. Elaine O'Sullivan for my work permit.
She clearly expained me of each and every steps through out my application process.
Whenever I have doubts, she patiently clarified them.
Finally, got my visa.
It’s my pleasure to recommend her and McGrath McGrane
Worked with Eoghan McMahon on Join family spouse Visa. Great work and highly appreciate their commitment.
Great service. I know Gerry from last 6 years. Whatever work I Handed over to this firm. Always complete on Time. Great Team
Our family has had dealings with Aileen for a while now.
We have been so blessed by her professionalism, care, compassion and efficiency. She was always ready to advise and assist us and went the proverbial extra mile. We will always recommend your firm and will definitely make use of Aileen's services again in future.
Many thanks for all the support and guidance over the past number of years. If I ever need a solicitor for any reason (but let’s hope not!) I’ll be back- but in any case I’m happy to recommend you to anyone who needs legal support and advice!
Just to let you know that I today received my foreign birth certificate from the Department of Foreign Affairs. I would like to thank you again for your excellent work on my behalf. You made the whole process simple, fast and efficient in a way that I could never have done on my own.
I really appreciate all your work on my behalf and kind consideration of my circumstances... I won’t forget all that you have done for me and all those who also assisted me along the way.
I am sure that you have been aware of the good news. I am so thankful to you for what you have done for me and my husband. Thank you very much once again.
Our team is here to advise you on your options.
If you are considering your options for
Click below to use our simple form to outline your situation.
We will assign a solicitor to your case.
OR
Call to talk to a solicitor.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
+353 (0)1 8735012
We quickly assess your situation. If our solicitors can help we will respond with a strategy and fee estimate.
Click below to use our form, find out about fees, and to learn your options.