Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
388. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection the procedure for individuals and families seeking international protection to secure PPS numbers; the number of such applications currently pending; and the average length of time that it takes to provide the PPS numbers, from the date of application. [45922/22]
View answerThe vast majority of applications for Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) from International Protection applicants are made in the counties of Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. My Department has a dedicated service for applicants in those counties.
This service involves various Non-Governmental Organisations assisting applicants in completing their application and sending those documents to a dedicated email address in my Department. Applications received through this service are currently processed within 3-5 days. There is no waiting list at the moment.
PPSN applicants in other parts of the country can apply for a PPSN online on the Department’s MyWelfare service (www.MyWelfare.ie) or by contacting their nearest PPSN Allocation Centre.
My Department does not collect data on processing times for applications made via MyWelfare by International Protection applicants. However, the national average processing time for PPSN applications is currently 2.8 weeks, where the application has been fully completed and the required supporting documentation has been provided.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
