Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
38. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding additional services in the passport office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19133/14]
View answerCurrently the Passport Offices receive and process over 200 passport applications per day to assist those travelling at short notice (3-10 days).In addition, the Passport Service last week launched a pilot Rapid Renewal service which will allow one-day passport renewals – by appointment only – for citizens who have a last-minute passport issue. A total of twenty appointments will be available every day until October. Appointments can be made from 2.30pm the previous day at www.passportappointments.ie. Due to the location of the passport production machinery this service is currently only available in the Dublin passport office.
