Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2014
129. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason passport applications can no longer be witnessed by dentists who are not relatives; when this was changed; if he will reconsider reintroducing that profession as a criteria of persons who are able to witness passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/14]
View answerThe list of approved individuals who can witness passport applications for Irish citizens resident outside of the State is reviewed periodically. The current list of witnesses extends to over ten different categories. Dentists have not been included on this list of witnesses for many years. The question of changes to the witnessing regime is currently being examined by the Passport Service. Pending completion of this examination I do not envisage extending the list of approved witnesses.
