Labour’s 2024 manifesto urged citizenship language & civics test

Labour's 2024 manifesto urged citizenship language & civics test
July 22, 2026

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Labour’s 2024 manifesto urged citizenship language & civics test

Labour’s 2024 general election manifesto proposed introducing an English or Irish language and civics test for citizenship applicants, as political debate continues over whether Ireland should impose stricter requirements on people seeking naturalised citizenship.

The proposal appeared in the party’s election manifesto published ahead of the 2024 general election, where Labour set out plans for migrant integration and reform of the naturalisation process.

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