Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
435. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a first-time online passport for a minor (details supplied) which was received by the Passport Office on 11 October 2021 will be dispatched particularly as the estimated issue date was 24 December 2021; the reason for the delay in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4508/22]
View answer440. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application by a person's (details supplied) will be processed; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 440 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update to the applicants' guardians as to the steps they must take to progress their children's passport applications. The Passport Service cannot process these applications until the required supporting documents have been received.
