Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
405. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements in place for those who need a birth certificate to be able to obtain one in circumstances in which they do not have access to a bank card for online or phone payment. [23102/21]
View answerA person can apply for a certificate using one of three methods:
1) Online by visiting the HSE website certificates.ie,
2) By e-mailing the General Register Office and submitting an online application form, or
3) By calling to their local Civil Registration Office
Applications for certificates using 1) and 2) above can be paid for online or by using a bank card only while applications submitted at a local Civil Registration Office can be paid for using cash. I have been advised by the General Register Office that local Civil Registration Offices are re-opening on a phased basis with limited cash services in place. Members of the public should contact their local Civil Registration Office prior to attending to find out whether cash is accepted when applying for a certificate.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
