Last Change:

09/11/2024

Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 2004

Year: 1956

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/2004/en/14117?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=gender+recognition+act+ireland&order=desc&page=1&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Ireland&sort=score&ss_document_type_name%5B%5D=Legislation&ss_document_type_name%5B%5D=Decrees+%2F+Circulars+%2F+Regulations&result=result-14117-en
Description

The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 outlines the rules for acquiring and losing Irish citizenship. It grants citizenship to individuals born in Ireland and allows those born in Northern Ireland to claim Irish citizenship if they choose. The Act also provides for citizenship by descent, enabling the children and grandchildren of Irish citizens to register for citizenship, even if born abroad. Amendments in 2004 removed the automatic right to citizenship by birth for those born after January 1, 2005, requiring that at least one parent must meet specific residency criteria.