Cormac Devlin
Question:406. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications processed in each month during 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4231/21]
View answerWednesday, 27 January 2021
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The numbers of passport books and cards issued in each month during 2020 are detailed in the following table.
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January |
79,616 |
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February |
85,063 |
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March |
54,792 |
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April |
3,939 |
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May |
3,837 |
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June |
54,514 |
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July |
49,910 |
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August |
29,889 |
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September |
29,611 |
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October |
21,879 |
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November |
7,971 |
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December |
29,050 |
Despite the introduction of travel restrictions both nationally and internationally in 2020, Irish citizens continued to require passports, particularly our community living overseas. The Passport Service paused operations during periods of Level 5 restrictions but continued to offer a service for emergencies and a weekly service for urgent adult renewals. This service was facilitated via the award-winning Passport Online system.