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Supreme Court says Minister should have stated his reasons for refusing naturalisation

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

The mystery that has surrounded many decisions to refuse naturalisation is no longer acceptable, following a Supreme Court Decision of the 6th of December 2012 (Mallak v MJELR [2012] IESC 59, here). The issue for decision in the case was…

Tagged with: citizenship, grounds, immigration, Mallak, naturalisation, naturalization, negative decision, reasons, refusal
Posted in Immigration

High Court cross currents and the right of Irish citizen children to the company of their parents.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by admin

As the debate about the forthcoming Children’s Referendum commences, those who oppose the change have begun arguing that the amendment will allow the State to swoop in and snatch children from the arms of their loving parents – this despite…

Tagged with: Article 8 ECHR, asylum, Bunreacht, Constitution, deportation order, European Convention on Human Rights, family, High Court, immigration, Ireland, Irish citizen child, non EEA, permission, residency, Zambrano
Posted in Immigration

Five things you need to know if you are an Irish citizen seeking immigration permission for your non-European spouse or partner.

Posted on August 8, 2012 by admin

Irish immigration law does not give Irish citizens a right to live in Ireland with their non-European spouse or civil partner. Irish citizens are often shocked to learn this. However, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) does frequently exercise…

Tagged with: advice, civil partner, common law wife, de facto partner, gay, help, I.N.I.S., immigration, INIS, Ireland, lesbian, LGBT, permission, residency, same-sex, solicitor, spouse, work permit
Posted in Immigration

A recent decision confirms that unreasonable delays in immigration and citizenship cases can be challenged

Posted on June 15, 2012 by admin

On the 11th of June the High Court granted permission to two clients of the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) to apply for Judicial Review of the Minister for Justice’s failure to decide on their applications within a reasonable timeframe.…

Tagged with: citizenship, costs, delay, EU Treaty rights, free movement, High Court, immigration, Judicial Review, naturalisation
Posted in Immigration