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 @B23SHM5answered…1yr1Y

No, you should not be able to become Irish by taking an exam or by any other means. Being Irish is more than just a piece of paper, it is inherent.

 @BCT2VN8Sinn Féinanswered…3wks3W

Yes but after a predetermined amount of time to show an attempt to integrate into their new environment

 @B7FDSM2answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but it should be after living here for a period of time and it should be tested on the general population to make sure current citizens would pass it, and governments should provide the education needed to pass

 @9ZH95KBanswered…1yr1Y

I do think yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics but also most citizens couldn't even pass a citizenship test, so it doesn't really matter.

 @9Z9B73Panswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it cannot just be a pass with basic knowledge they must be able to be pass at a higher degree

 @9ZHHG59Aontúanswered…1yr1Y

Yes but it should test a good level of understanding the language, history, government and our culture as a whole.

 @9ZH9GDKSocial Democratsanswered…1yr1Y

No, I believe only having a knowledge of the language should be necessary, as many citizens don't have a basic level of understanding

 @9F2MBPCIndependentfrom Maine  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and it should apply to everyone and set to high standards and difficult.

 @8C5RDBVanswered…6yrs6Y

Any immigrant who enters the country should have to spend decades learning about the Irish and their country before they can gain citizenship. Partial citizenship should be default for foreigners.

 @99P372Ganswered…3yrs3Y

I think they should be tested on a basic understanding of laws that affect daily life.

 @8PGMBBTanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes but only if they're applying for full citizenship. Should not be a requirement for those coming for asylum, work, study who do not wish to pursue citizenship.

 @8CWNV9Janswered…6yrs6Y

 @9BQ64YQanswered…3yrs3Y

They should be given a chance to be educated on the topic, to then take the test

 @99V72GYanswered…3yrs3Y

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 @8RLGPYFanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only for how government functions to educate them to vote and be politically engaged

 @8QNLDHQanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, in very basic areas but it should not be a deciding factor in issuing citizenship, i.e. it should act more as education than testing. However, it should not apply to refugees and asylum seekers as this would be an unnecessary delay in their international protection application.

 @8QMLLJZanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes make it simple and make it so you understand Irish values, but make it so you don't have to do the test or pay a fee if you can speak Irish.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would it feel to have your right to stay in a country depend on passing a test, and how might this affect your sense of belonging?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your view, does requiring immigrants to pass a citizenship test contribute to or detract from the cultural diversity of a country?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might your life change if you had to pass a comprehensive test about your country to graduate from high school?

 @BD7SQ2MSinn Féinanswered…2 days2D

Yes — keep a basic, fair citizenship test, but don’t use it as a barrier. Focus on strong, clear eligibility rules and supports so people can pass.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Why do you think some people oppose or support the idea of a citizenship test for immigrants, and where do you stand on this spectrum?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you moved to a new country, what aspects of its culture and history would you find most important to learn, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can someone be a good citizen without knowing historical dates and facts; what characteristics do you think define good citizenship?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What challenges might a person face while studying for a citizenship test in a language that is not their first?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe there are better ways to welcome newcomers than a citizenship test; if so, what might they be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine you're designing a citizenship test for your country; what one question would you definitely include and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should the ability to participate in political processes require passing a test when many citizens born in the country might not pass it themselves?

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