Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
506 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a passport application from a person (details supplied) who applied to the Irish embassy on 23 February 2010 to renew their passport; if this can be dealt with as speedily as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12734/10]
View answerI am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that the passport for the applicant issued on 18 March 2010.
This application was received by the Passport Service on 23 February 2010 through the regular post channel at the Passport Office in London. The Passport Office in London does not provide a service level guarantee in respect of applications received. However, in normal circumstances applications received through the post by the London Passport Office would normally be processed within twenty working days. This application was processed within this twenty working day timeframe.
