Ireland to announce major changes to citizenship rules. Here’s what we know

• Requiring language proficiency for citizenship would ensure applicants have a "capacity to contribute to society", the Taoiseach has stated.
• Micheál Martin made the remarks as updated regulations for individuals seeking Irish citizenship are due to be presented to Cabinet this week.
• Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is set to bring forward proposals to amend the governing legislation and reform the system.