default or selected kernelversion does not have config value CONFIG_LIRC_STAGING.
Result is shown for kernelversion 6.7-rc3

Linux Infrared Remote Control IR receiver/transmitter drivers

configname: CONFIG_LIRC_STAGING

Linux Kernel Configuration
└─>Device Drivers
└─>Staging drivers
└─>Media staging drivers
└─>Multimedia support
└─>Linux Infrared Remote Control IR receiver/transmitter drivers
In linux kernel since version 2.6.36 (release Date: 2010-10-20)  
Say Y here, and all supported Linux Infrared Remote Control IR and
RF receiver and transmitter drivers will be displayed. When paired
with a remote control and the lirc daemon, the receiver drivers
allow control of your Linux system via remote control.