Proposed New Rules to Irish Citizenship eligibility – Sept 2026
Sinnott Solicitors Ireland have received numerous emails, phone calls and enquiries from those who have either applied or intend to apply for Irish Citizenship with the announcement by the Minister to propose changes to the rules around eligibility for Irish Citizenship. The proposal has yet to be brought to [...]
Right of Appeal for Visit Visa
There is no longer any right of Appeal for Visit Visa (C visa) applications to Ireland Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) guidance on applying for a visit family visa currently states that in order to prepare an application for a C visa (Visit visa), an applicant should prepared 3 months prior to travel and in general, can expect a decision [...]
High Court Case – Medical Negligence – CUH Psychiatric Services
We would like to pay tribute to our client Nancy Reilly who spoke outside court yesterday about changes needed to deal with mental health. We hope that this case will go some way towards improving training and standards in our mental health system. She said “One thing Mark would want [...]
New arrangements for Ukrainians living in Ireland announced- The Temporary Protection Transition Scheme
The Department of Justice, Home affairs and Migration have finally announced a scheme to deal with the future for Ukrainian nationals living in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive. This news is long awaited and very welcome for those planning their future in Ireland. The “Temporary Protection Transition Scheme” will [...]
Irish Star: Trumpugees flee US en masse as applications for Irish citizenship jump a staggering amount
Sinnott Solicitors contributed to the following article published by The Irish Star: The number of Americans pursuing Irish citizenship through ancestry jumped to 63% last year amid the Trump administration's controversial policies. Carol Sinnott of the law firm Sinnott Solicitors told the outlet that many of her American clients [...]
Belfast Live: Americans rush for Irish citizenship by descent as Trump policies drive surge
Sinnott Solicitors contributed to the following article published by Belfast Live: Applications from Americans seeking Irish citizenship through ancestry surged by 63% last year as the Trump administration's divisive policies sparked concern. Carol Sinnott from law firm Sinnott Solicitors told the publication that numerous American clients were pursuing a [...]