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Protesters Decry Proposed Irish Citizenship Changes Outside Leinster House

Protesters Decry Proposed Irish Citizenship Changes Outside Leinster House

Demonstrators gathered to oppose the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which would extend residency eligibility from five to eight years and introduce a civics test. Some opposition TDs and migrant groups have criticized the proposal, with signs reflecting sharp dissent.

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‘Deport Jim O’Callaghan’: Proposed citizenship changes condemned at protest