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Record Irish Passport Applications Surge Amid Brexit Aftermath

11/14/2025

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In 2024, 242,772 UK residents applied for an Irish passport, the highest since Brexit.
Over half of these applications originated in Northern Ireland.
Foreign Births Register applications rose to 23,456 in 2024, from 873 in 2015.
Carol Sinnott of the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association notes a 'future planning' trend toward EU citizenship for future children.
Joe Brindle and Alison O'Sullivan say reclaiming EU citizenship and easier travel motivate them.

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In 2024, 242,772 UK residents applied for an Irish passport, the highest since Brexit.
Over half of these applications originated in Northern Ireland.
Foreign Births Register applications rose to 23,456 in 2024, from 873 in 2015.
Carol Sinnott of the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association notes a 'future planning' trend toward EU citizenship for future children.
Joe Brindle and Alison O'Sullivan say reclaiming EU citizenship and easier travel motivate them.