Over 100 people from Limerick to become Irish citizens
OVER 100 people from Limerick are to be conferred with Irish Citizenship in Killarney.
In four separate ceremonies at the INEC in Killarney, applicants from over 130 countries will receive their certificates of naturalisation, and take an oath of fidelity to the Irish State.
Of the 3500 people receiving their citizenship this week, 123 are from Limerick with 63 living in Limerick City and 60 from the rest of the county.
Minister of State James Browne TD, who is presiding over today’s ceremonies, said: "I’d like to welcome our newest citizens, I’m delighted they have chosen to make Ireland their home.
"They now belong to an international Irish community, which spans all corners of the globe and has citizens from more than 180 countries. Like many before them, they now bring their culture, history and traditions and combine them with ours.
"In granting you your Irish citizenship, Ireland has made a wider symbolic commitment to you that resonates with our country’s history and with our people at home and abroad.
"A commitment that you will always have a home here with us, in the Ireland that strives to be safe, fair and inclusive for all".
The Presiding Officers at the ceremonies are retired High Court Judge, Bryan McMahon and retired Judge Paddy McMahon, who administered the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State.
The new citizens also undertook to faithfully observe the law of the State and respect its democratic values.