Personal Public Service Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2017

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Questions (179)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the procedure to be followed to enable a person (details supplied) to obtain a PPS number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43322/17]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Where a child is born in the State, and the birth is registered within three months, a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is allocated automatically. If the birth is not registered within three months, then the child should attend a PPS Number allocation centre with a parent and an application may be made there. Evidence of identity and address should be provided along with evidence as to why a PPS Number is required.

More information may be found at: http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/PPSN.aspx.