Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020
418. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a personal public service number, PPSN, by a person (details supplied); when it is expected the application will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41920/20]
View answerI can confirm that my Department has received an application for a Personal Public Service Number (PPS Number) from the individual concerned.
Under social welfare legislation, a PPS Number can only be allocated where a person needs it to transact with the public service and where they can provide evidence of that need. When a person takes up employment, they need a PPS Number to pay tax and social insurance. Where a person is applying for a PPS Number for this reason, they must show a letter from their employer confirming they are employed or about to begin employment. A PPS Number is not required where a person is merely seeking work.
The person concerned has been requested to submit a letter from their employer confirming their employment. Upon receipt of this documentation, a PPSN will be allocated to the individual concerned.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
