Thanks so much for the answers. Just a point of clarification: we don't currently reside in Ireland. So I guess I will remain at risk of the citizenship laws changing for non resident citizens.

Hi there, After 12 very happy years of marriage, my Irish wife decided she wanted a new way of life and we are now heading to divorce :( I did apply for and receive Irish citizenship by post nuptial citizenship declaration in 2003. Ditto our two kids who are Irish citizens by foreign birth ...