National Identity Card

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions (486)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

486. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a national identity card; if officials in his Department have engaged with other Departments regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22908/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy may wish to note that I have no plans at this time to introduce a national identity card system and, accordingly, the question of consultations with other Departments on this matter does not arise.