Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 2003

Vol. 576 No. 1

Written Answers. - Passport Applications.

Richard Bruton

Question:

168 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are arrangements whereby details of information submitted when applying for passports are exchanged between states, or whether access to any details furnished by an applicant are protected from access by the authorities of other states. [28833/03]

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Cowen)

There are no arrangements whereby details of information submitted when applying for passports are exchanged between states. In Ireland, such information is regarded as confidential between the applicant and the Passport Office and is kept in full compliance with the Data Protection Act 1988.