Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 4 Jul 1973

Vol. 267 No. 2

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Passport Applications.

31.

Mr. Tunney

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will accept the short form of the birth certificate from applicants for passports.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Cooney) (for the Minister for Foreign Affairs)

The short form of birth certificate is accepted from passport applicants except where the long form is necessary in order to establish citizenship.