Question about dual nationality.

[Dedworth]

I am British. My mother was born in N. Ireland and I have just discovered that means I am entitled to Irish nationality (Eire).

Last week I sent off my application for Irish Nationality. I will the have dual nationality.

This will not affect anything.

Why I am I doing it?

The Irish Consulate seem to like saying yes we can help as opposed to the British Consulate who seem only to be able to say, we can't do this or that.

Example: We live in Spain. If my wife wants to go to Ireland, because I am British, we can make the application in the post and its free. UK require a trip to Madrid 500 mile round trip, an interview and 100 euros fee.

If I try to call the Brit consulate to ask about visa etc, its a premium rate call and then they (Border Control wallys) don't wanna tell you anything. Ireland, it's a free call and a real person, who gives their name, will answer questions.

'Top o' the morning boyos'

Nice one, my Grandad came from The Republic I might have to look and see if I'm eligible for their gravy train