Personal Public Service Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (400)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has made their application at their local office and supplied requested information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27320/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned is an asylum seeker and has recently entered direct provision. As a result, a PPS Number has been allocated to her by the Community Welfare Officer handling her case.