Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
704. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the cost in relation to the requirement for both a passport and a birth certificate when applying for housing will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16412/23]
View answerUltimately, it is a matter for each local authority to determine the information required in each case to confirm an applicant's identity.
Generally, birth certificates for all household members and a current passport or driving licence are requested as part of the application form for social housing support. However, where a particular document cannot be provided, the local authority may request alternative documentation to satisfy itself in relation to the specific information being sought.
