Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
708. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider making the age card available to persons under the age of 18 in order to provide a form of identification that can be used when using public transportation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32924/14]
View answerThe Garda Age Card is a voluntary proof of age card which may be issued to persons aged 18 years and over under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (Age Card) Regulations 2010. The purpose of the card is to verify a person's age in relation to the sale of alcohol as well as the sale of tobacco, as provided in section 45 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, in the context of offences which might arise in relation to the sale of alcohol or tobacco to underage persons. The card is not designed to function as an identity card for other purposes.
Anyone aged 18 years and over may apply for an Age Card on-line at www.agecard.ie.
