Paudie Coffey
Question:58 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish passports that are in use around the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3014/12]
View answerThursday, 19 January 2012
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The total number of valid Irish passports in circulation in Ireland and around the world is approximately 4.5m. Of this figure it is estimated that approximately 3.85m are held in Ireland, including Northern Ireland; 380,000 are held by Irish citizens resident in Great Britain; and 270,000 held by Irish citizens resident in other countries around the world.