“We urge the Government to scrap these plans that are simply aimed at making Ireland a hostile place for migrants who contribute so much to our economy and society.”
Supporters
Who is with us
The people who came to the campaign, and the organisations against eight years for people already living here, each with its proof beside it.
801in the WhatsApp group
19,935signatures on change.org and uplift.ie
44added their name here
11organisations, speaking for 9,150 more
Counted 20 October 2026.
11 organisations on our side
“No rationale, research or evidence has been presented by the Department for these proposed changes, and no issues have been identified within the current system.”
7 September 2026
Seven organisations, one statement
Said together, in public, against the eight years. Read the joint statement ↗
“The eight year waiting period does not account for the substantial delays that already affect the current system.”
Doras
“No rationale, research or evidence has been presented by the Department for these proposed changes, and no issues have been identified within the current system.”
Immigrant Council of Ireland
“Citizenship supports integration, belonging and participation.”
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
“Keeping people in an extended and uncertain status does not help integration.”
Irish Refugee Council
“The proposals will also prolong the political disenfranchisement of people who live, work, pay taxes and raise families here, but cannot vote in general elections or referendums.”
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
“Claims that these changes bring us in line with Europe do not ring true when many European countries maintain a five-year residence requirement.”
Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre
And on record on their own
“As a team working with young people who will be directly impacted by the proposed changes to citizenship, we know the critical importance of belonging and having a sense of security for the future.”
EPIC – Empowering People in Care
“The proposals reported upon today, of a tightening of citizenship rules, are another performative hostility designed to appeal to and stoke anti-immigrant and racist sentiment.”
People Before Profit
“Adding an additional three years to the time needed to gain citizenship will add extra costs, barriers and stress.”
Solidarity
“The Bar Council proposes that provision should be made for a transitional period for those who have already accrued residency rights, or residency periods, as well as for those who have applications being considered at present.”
The Bar of Ireland
On record: they said it in their own words, in public, and the link is where. They have not signed up to the campaign.
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