Irish nationality companies house

Irish nationality companies house

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Does anyone know the full chapter and verse ref Nationality for Irish people on companies house?

Seems like the irish are a bit like quantum particles in that they may sometimes have dual nationality as default or not ?

My specific question today is with regard to an Individual who has "republic of Ireland" on his driving licence - if we default to him only having his basic birth nationality (born in 70's)  - do we use "Irish" on companies house and is that deemed to be a foreign national? I need to formally check if he could have official dual citizenship but it all seems very confusing as to what the defualt position is for people born in ROI and nortnern ireland - that may be me over complicating matters though - hopefully all Irish are treated as being UK cizizens - i suspect this may not be the case though?.

 

 

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By thevaliant
29th Apr 2021 12:14

People in Northern Ireland are entitled to an Irish (Republic or Ireland) or British passport.

People in the Republic of Ireland I don't think are entitled to a British passport by default.

Does this matter? Put 'Irish' on their nationality and move on. Does the client have a particular important outlook on the matter? [1] If so, ask them.

[1] I do admit, I identify as 'British', and NOT as 'English', whereas my wife does the opposite.

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By More unearned luck
29th Apr 2021 19:57

Surely some mistake? You identify as Soviet Union!

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By Truthsayer
29th Apr 2021 12:22

You're overcomplicating this. If born in the Republic, it is very likely he has Irish citizenship (though just possible that he hasn't). Whether he has or could claim dual nationality is irrelevant. What's the problem with being listed as Irish? Why do you think Irish people would be treated as UK citizens? They are treated as...er...Irish citizens.

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By Paul Crowley
29th Apr 2021 12:32

They can vote in UK elections, and always have had that right.
They can also vote for Ireland in the Eurovision song contest.

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By carnmores
29th Apr 2021 16:53

I did , I did

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By rmillaree
29th Apr 2021 13:15

cheers for confirming - yes i am complicating the issue here somewhat for sure. I just stopped in my tracks as for non uk nationals there are other potential items that need addressing and the quirkiness of being irish threw me somewhat - as you say any of my concerns about the individual not being uk national are not really relevant to the issue here spefically as they are known to be irish - albeit i will check if they have british nationality too and show that notify that on the companies house record if that is the case cheers.

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By Barbara G
29th Apr 2021 14:19

People born in Northern Ireland are UK citizens but are entitled to apply for and hold either, or both, UK and Irish passports. People born in Republic of Ireland are, as far as I'm aware, not UK citizens but Irish citizens. However, regardless, if he has presented you with an Irish passport I would suspect he wants to be identified as Irish, not British.

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By carnmores
29th Apr 2021 16:55

if you are bored read the Ireland Act 1949 . over complicated it - just a bit!

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