Michael Healy-Rae
Question:42. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a birth certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [54542/13]
View answerWednesday, 18 December 2013
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Obtaining a birth certificate does not fall under the remit of my Department, however, given the predicament this person finds themselves in the Consular Assistance Section of my Department contacted the Embassy of India in Dublin to discuss the case.The Embassy of India in Dublin noted that they had already advised the person in question that follow up in a case like this should be made in person with the Registrar locally. On receipt of this information, the Consular Assistance Section and the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi, in conjunction with Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw the Irish Honorary Consul in Karnataka province, contacted the Registrar’s office and were advised that the relevant officer is unavailable until Friday 20 December 2013.
The Consular Assistance Section of my Department will liaise with our Honorary Consul in Karnataka and will forward any information received directly to the person in question.