Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2023
242. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an adoption certificate is necessary when applying for a public services card when a person has already provided other legal documents to verify their identity; if she can look at a specific case (details supplied) in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20225/23]
View answerThe SAFE registration process, which my Department uses to authenticate a person's identity, is a face- to-face process which results in the issuing of a Public Services Card (PSC).
I can confirm that an individual’s adoption certificate is not required for the purpose of a SAFE registration appointment.
The individual referred to by the Deputy has been contacted by officials of my Department and she attended for a SAFE registration appointment on 26th April 2023.
A PSC will be issued to her shortly.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
