Passport Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (487)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

487. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Passport Office can confirm that the details pertaining to the passports of persons (details supplied) were used illegally by a third party elsewhere in Europe; if the United States authorities referred this matter to the Passport Office as the passport holders were denied a visa to visit the United States of America on the basis of the attempted illegal use of this passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22574/16]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I can confirm that the case to which the Deputy refers is subject to investigation, including by my Department. As the investigation is ongoing, a detailed statement is not appropriate at this time.