In line with Government guidance at Level 5 of the National Framework on Living with COVID-19, the Passport Service continues to provide a high-quality essential service in line with Government measures to reduce social contact and combat the spread of COVID-19.
Applicants who require a passport for emergency purposes, or for travel with a reasonable excuse, should contact the Passport Service via our Customer Service Hub Webchat function on our website.
Irish citizens who are resident overseas should make contact through the local Irish Embassy or Consulate General.
The Passport Service continues to process all renewals for work-related travel where evidence is provided. Adult first time applications require a very high level of verification to protect the integrity of the Irish passport.
With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has inquired, an official from the Passport Service was in contact with the applicant on 16 April 2021 to provide an update on the status of the passport application.