Key Points
- Ireland introduced several changes to its civil laws to improve access to justice and make the civil process more efficient, streamlined, and people-centered
Overview
The government of Ireland introduced several changes to its civil laws on July 31, 2023. These changes include:
- Reducing the residency requirement for children born in Ireland with a different nationality from five years to three for children intending to apply for Irish citizenship
- Introducing new amendments to the Immigration Act 1999 will allow immigration authorities to serve certain documents electronically via email or a customer portal, where applicable
- Documents include deportation orders, essential notices, application decisions, and more
- The government will begin work to roll out a digital customer portal for immigration matters that will launch in the coming years
What are the Changes?
The government of Ireland introduced several changes to its civil laws to improve access to justice and make the civil process more efficient, streamlined, and people-centered. Some of these changes include reduced residency requirements for children applying for Irish citizenship and digitizing additional aspects of the immigration process.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Ireland’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland
