Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2011
331 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when temporary travel documents issued by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service will be in line with the current international standard set out in International Civil Aviation Organisation document 9303; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19863/11]
View answerI am advised by the Immigration Division of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) that work on the project to introduce a new format of travel document which complies with the international standards set out in ICAO Document 9303 is at an advanced stage. It is envisaged that final testing of the system will take place later this month. Following the completion of the final testing, INIS will be in a position to advise of the date from which applications for the new travel document can be accepted. I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made to ensure that the document will be available as soon as possible.
