Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
392. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason that it took the Passport Office 92 working days to revert to a parent regarding a first-time online passport application for a minor; when this passport will be dispatched; if it will issue in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9434/22]
View answerWith regard to the specific passport application about with the Deputy is enquiring, the online application was registered on 22 September 2021. However, the Passport Service cannot process a first time application without any supporting documents. Supporting documents for this application were received on 10 February 2022.
The Passport Service has given the applicant's parent an update on the current status of the application.
