Figures released to Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, have shown that the post Brexit rush for Irish passports in the UK continues with 2018 set to be the busiest year so far. Figures released to Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, have shown that the post Brexit rush for Irish passports in the UK continues with 2018 set to be the busiest year so far. “Current rules entitle those born to Irish parents or Grandparents to apply for an Irish passport through a claim to citizenship. Post Brexit, Irish passport holders will benefit from relatively painless travel requirements between Ireland the UK and the EU. Many people see this as a benefit over a post Brexit British passport, leading to record levels of Irish passports being issued in the UK.

Source: Irish Independent October 29, 2018 13:07 UTC