Australians applying for powerful Irish passports in record numbers | ABC NEWS

Applications from Australians seeking Irish citizenship by descent have more than doubled since 2022, reaching a record high in 2025. Demand is being driven by the appeal of gaining access to European Union countries.
However, experts warn that being a dual citizen means you lose out on some protections from the Australian government.
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