Sinn Féin set out reforms to citizenship rules which would see fewer people granted status
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Sinn Féin has detailed proposed reforms to citizenship rules. These changes aim to reduce the number of people who are granted citizenship status. The party's policy aligns with government plans regarding residency requirements. Under these rules, the required time a person must live in Ireland would increase. This duration would change from five years to eight years.
The party’s policy mirrors the government’s plan to increase the length of time a person must be in Ireland from five to eight years to qualify for citizenship.