Passport Validity

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2010

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Questions (157)

Jack Wall

Question:

153 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding passport recognition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21219/10]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Deputy Micheál Martin)

An Irish passport is valid for travel up until the date of expiry. In general, a passport should not expire during the proposed term of any visit. However, some countries require a minimum validity on passports to enter their jurisdictions. The Spanish Embassy in Dublin have confirmed that an Irish passport is valid for travel to Spain and the Canary Islands until the date of expiry in the document.