Irish Citizenship Amendment Act 2015

The Irish Citizenship Amendment Act 2015 allows children born abroad to Irish parents to acquire Irish citizenship more straightforwardly. Specifically, it grants automatic citizenship if one parent was an Irish citizen and had lived in Ireland for a certain period before the child's birth. This measure aims to clarify eligibility and reduce the need for lengthy applications, making it easier for eligible children of Irish nationals born outside Ireland to obtain citizenship. The Act aligns with Ireland’s commitment to fair and consistent citizenship laws, reflecting evolving demographics and the importance of Irish identity for its diaspora.