Foreign Births Registration question - please help!

[englishuser]

Hello there,

I have a question about registering on the Irish Foreign Births Register - I have tried to contact the DFA using the correct form on their website, a couple of times and have even tweeted to them, but can't get a response which has led me here, any help much appreciated - I think it's a simple question but even with all the resources available online I can't find the answer.

My Grandfather was born in Ireland and am trying to get on the register so I can obtain an Irish passport. His son, my dad was born in the UK - I have all the relevant documents to complete the process.

My question is this - does my Dad need to be registered on the register before I can be?

Many thanks!

[abundantbee]

No he doesn't. As your dad's dad was born in Ireland your dad is an Irish citizen. It's just you that needs to go on the register to become an Irish citizen.

[englishuser]

Thanks very much!

[englishuser]

Hello, I have a further couple of questions if anyone would be kind enough to share their info with me:

I'm sending my FBR application off with all the original docs:

I need to include my Dad's original passport - could they keep it for up to 6 months? I would mean he can't leave to country.

Also the list of items asked for include my grandfathers 'Certified/Notarized Copy of current passport or identity document (e.g. Driver's Licence)' - He has passed away so his death certificate will be fine?

Also I have read on here about people sending stamped addressed envelopes with their application. Do I need to do this?

Thanks very much for any help

[Matt2017]

Hi

I'd be surprised if you had to send your dad's passport; when I applied (6 months ago) I was only required to send a certified copy of the passport.

Death certificate is fine if the family member is deceased.

When I applied you needed to send a pre-paid return envelope, it makes sense as you'll have the tracking number for the return envelope.

Hope that helps