ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·easy
Irish citizenship applications soar as Australians chase passport power
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Kristy Sexton-McGrath
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Applications for Irish citizenship by Australians have more than doubled since 2022, driven by a desire for easier travel, work, and study opportunities within the European Union. The surge has led to significant processing delays for the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
Bryan O'Mahony applied for Irish passports for his daughters, Isla and Harper, to future-proof their travel though Europe. ( Supplied: Bryan O'Mahony )
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