Passport Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1121)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

1211 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a reduced fee, that is less than the €80 required for a ten-year passport, could be applied to those who are within a few years of reaching 65 when they are entitled to a free passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32056/10]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Deputy Micheál Martin)

The scheme whereby passports should be available free to persons aged 65 and over was introduced in 2005. Given the current budgetary situation and the need to cover the cost of passport production, I have no plans to reduce passport fees for any category of citizen.

Question No. 1212 answered with Question No. 1199.