Passport Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Questions (542, 552, 555, 559, 561, 570, 573, 574, 575, 580, 592, 593, 594, 597, 598, 601, 603, 606, 608, 634, 635, 639, 640, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 652, 653, 654, 658, 660, 663, 664, 666, 670, 673, 675, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 696, 697, 702, 703, 722, 724, 727, 729, 736, 737, 743, 747, 752, 753, 759, 766, 772, 773, 774, 778, 780, 781, 787, 797, 805, 806, 807, 810, 815, 816, 817, 824, 833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 842, 847, 848, 860, 861, 865, 873, 879, 880, 881, 882, 884, 893, 894, 897, 899)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

542. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that passport applications by persons (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28835/22]

John Brady

Question:

552. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28881/22]

John Brady

Question:

555. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28884/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

559. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a child (details supplied) in Strabane in time for a travel date of 11 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28938/22]

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

561. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28942/22]

John Brady

Question:

570. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28991/22]

John Brady

Question:

573. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application renewal for a child (details supplied) given that the applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28994/22]

John Brady

Question:

574. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application renewal for a child (details supplied) given that the applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28995/22]

John Brady

Question:

575. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application renewal for a child (details supplied) given that the applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28996/22]

Niamh Smyth

Question:

580. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport renewal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29027/22]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

592. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited given that it is an adult renewal that has been processing for over a month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29155/22]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

593. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited given that it is well outside the estimated 15-day turnaround guidelines for a child renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29161/22]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

594. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited given that it is well outside the estimated 15-day turnaround guidelines for a child renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29175/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

597. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a child (details supplied) in County Mayo so that they can travel with their family. [29182/22]

James Lawless

Question:

598. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite passport applications by a person (details supplied) who is due to travel on 12 June; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29183/22]

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

601. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29234/22]

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Question:

603. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport applications for a child (details supplied) will be processed before the travel date of 17 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29248/22]

John Brady

Question:

606. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29277/22]

John Brady

Question:

608. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29279/22]

Gary Gannon

Question:

634. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will take steps in relation to a passport renewal application for a child (details supplied). [29384/22]

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

635. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited given that the passport is expected to issue on 15 June 2022 but the family is due to travel on 12 June 2022. [29398/22]

James Lawless

Question:

639. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that they are due to travel on 7 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29423/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

640. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passports will issue to two siblings (details supplied) on time for their travel plans with their family. [29451/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

644. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a child (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this application has been with the Passport Office since 11 April 2022. [29455/22]

Steven Matthews

Question:

645. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29473/22]

Steven Matthews

Question:

646. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29476/22]

Thomas Gould

Question:

647. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on a passport application by a person (details supplied). [29493/22]

Thomas Gould

Question:

648. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on a passport application by a person (details supplied). [29494/22]

Michael Collins

Question:

652. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29542/22]

Michael Collins

Question:

653. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29545/22]

Paul Kehoe

Question:

654. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details of a passport in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29556/22]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

658. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29585/22]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

660. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29587/22]

James Lawless

Question:

663. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite the passport applications for children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29611/22]

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

664. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport for a child (details supplied) will be expedited. [29620/22]

Niall Collins

Question:

666. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29759/22]

John Brady

Question:

670. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29765/22]

John Brady

Question:

673. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29769/22]

John Brady

Question:

675. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29771/22]

John Brady

Question:

688. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29784/22]

John Brady

Question:

689. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29785/22]

John Brady

Question:

690. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29786/22]

John Brady

Question:

691. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29787/22]

John Brady

Question:

692. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29789/22]

John Brady

Question:

693. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application of a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/22]

John Brady

Question:

696. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29793/22]

John Brady

Question:

697. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29794/22]

John Brady

Question:

702. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29799/22]

John Brady

Question:

703. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29800/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

722. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Antrim who is travelling on 6 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30005/22]

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Question:

724. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure a passport for a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will be processed on time for travel on 18 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30043/22]

Niall Collins

Question:

727. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30105/22]

Niamh Smyth

Question:

729. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications (details supplied). [30139/22]

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

736. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passport renewals can be expedited for persons (details supplied) given that the family is due to travel on 9 June 2022 and that the issue was caused by the gardaí using an old version of a consent form. [30179/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

737. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason that a passport application that was received by the Passport Office on 13 January 2022 has not yet been completed given that it was submitted well in advance of the travel date of 12 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30190/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

743. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an online passport application will issue on time for a person (details supplied) who is travelling on 17 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30215/22]

Niall Collins

Question:

747. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30234/22]

John Brady

Question:

752. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30247/22]

John Brady

Question:

753. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/22]

John Brady

Question:

759. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30254/22]

John Brady

Question:

766. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30261/22]

John Brady

Question:

772. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30267/22]

John Brady

Question:

773. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30268/22]

John Brady

Question:

774. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30269/22]

John Brady

Question:

778. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30273/22]

John Brady

Question:

780. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30275/22]

John Brady

Question:

781. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/22]

John Brady

Question:

787. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/22]

John Brady

Question:

797. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30292/22]

James Lawless

Question:

805. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30349/22]

James Lawless

Question:

806. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

807. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport application by a person (details supplied) received by the Passport Office on 31 March 2022 will be processed in time for their family’s travel plans on 11 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30351/22]

James Lawless

Question:

810. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited [30361/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

815. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application by a person (details supplied) which was received by the Passport Office on 19 April 2022 will be completed and dispatched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30391/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

816. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passports will issue to two siblings (details supplied) in County Mayo on time for their travel plans. [30396/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

817. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passports will issue to two children (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of their imminent travel plans. [30397/22]

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

824. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport of a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [30479/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

833. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport renewal for a child (details supplied) will be dispatched in time for their travel plans on 13 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30606/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

834. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal who is travelling on the 19 July 2022 to a family wedding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30685/22]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

835. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will urgently issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

836. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a child (details supplied) in County Mayo on time in order that they can travel with their family in view of the fact that this application is with the Passport Office since 19 March 2022. [30703/22]

Michael Ring

Question:

837. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo on time for their travel plans in view of the fact that this application is with the Passport Office since 29 April 2022. [30704/22]

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

838. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport application of a person (details supplied) will be expedited given that the family has travel booked for 20 June 2022 which is before the issue date. [30720/22]

James Lawless

Question:

839. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite passport applications by persons (details enclosed); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/22]

James Lawless

Question:

842. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/22]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

847. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport for a person (details supplied) will be returned as soon as possible which was submitted as part of another passport application who is due to travel on 24 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30828/22]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

848. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will issue as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30829/22]

John Brady

Question:

860. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application of a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and their date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30880/22]

John Brady

Question:

861. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and their date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30881/22]

John Brady

Question:

865. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application of a person (details supplied) given that their date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30885/22]

John Brady

Question:

873. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and their date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30893/22]

James Lawless

Question:

879. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passport applications by persons (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30904/22]

James Lawless

Question:

880. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine the passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30918/22]

John Brady

Question:

881. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30922/22]

John Brady

Question:

882. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30923/22]

John Brady

Question:

884. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30925/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

893. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue on time for a child (details supplied) who has been selected to play football for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30955/22]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

894. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be processed for a child (details supplied) in time for travel on 14 July 2022 who is living in Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30956/22]

Róisín Shortall

Question:

897. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when passports will issue for children (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31002/22]

Niamh Smyth

Question:

899. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport renewal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31024/22]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs

I propose to take Questions Nos. 542, 552, 555, 559, 561, 570, 573, 574, 575, 580, 592, 593, 594, 597, 598, 601, 603, 606, 608, 634, 635, 639, 640, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 652, 653, 654, 658, 660, 663, 664, 666, 670, 673, 675, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 696, 697, 702, 703, 722, 724, 727, 729, 736, 737, 743, 747, 752, 753, 759, 766, 772, 773, 774, 778, 780, 781, 787, 797, 805, 806, 807, 810, 815, 816, 817, 824, 833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 842, 847, 848, 860, 861, 865, 873, 879, 880, 881, 882, 884, 893, 894, 897 and 899 together.

With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update on the status of the passport application to the applicant.