Ireland’s Tánaiste says it is “worth considering” whether citizenship requirements should include language proficiency. Speaking on the issue, Simon Harris frames language as “an important part of integration” for people coming to Ireland. The reports describe Harris’s comments as part of a broader discussion about how integration supports new arrivals and how any potential citizenship criteria might reflect that. While the sources provided focus on his position and the rationale for considering language requirements, they do not set out specific proposals, thresholds, or timelines for any policy change. The accounts also do not indicate whether the government is currently planning to introduce legislation or consult particular stakeholders. Overall, both outlets present the same core point: Harris supports giving the question of language proficiency for citizenship active consideration, viewing language ability as linked to integration. Further details on how such a requirement would be designed and implemented are not included in the information provided.