Passport Applications Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2019

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Questions (73)

Jack Chambers

Question:

73. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for a passport by a person (details supplied) will be expedited due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48112/19]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I am advised by the Passport Service that the applicant referred to became an Irish citizen through entry on the Foreign Birth Register in August of this year.

My Department will be in contact with the family to assist them with making a passport application.