Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
122. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a passport application for a person (details supplied); if there is any possible alternative to the applicant having to supply a long-form birth certificate, given that the person has been granted Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17072/23]
View answerAll passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008, as amended (the "2008 Act"). Under the 2008 Act, a passport cannot be issued to a person unless the Minister is satisfied as to the identity of the person and that the person is an Irish citizen.
First time applicants for passports are required to submit their full original civil birth certificate, that is, the version that includes the name(s) of the parent(s). A short-form birth certificate does not meet all the requirements for a passport application.
With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service will contact the applicant directly in relation to the application.
