Passport Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Questions (68)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an Irish passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40330/13]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department has no record of any application lodged for the person in question. However I can say that the Passports Act, 2008 requires that before issuing a passport to a person, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade shall be satisfied as to the identity of each applicant and that the person is an Irish citizen. Documentary proof in respect of identity and entitlement to citizenship are required for all passport applications. These requirements are outlined in the passport application form notes that accompany each application form. Details are also available on the Department’s website.

Question No. 69 withdrawn.