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Irish citizenship applicants will have to prove English or Irish language skills

Sky News · Sep 7, 2026, 5:56 PM UTC

Anyone applying to be an Irish citizen will have to prove their language abilities and have lived in the country for eight years, if new regulations are introduced.

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