Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024
122. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure the processing of a passport renewal for a child, who is due to take part in a football tournament in Spain (details supplied), will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22417/24]
View answer130. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application can be expedited (details supplied). [22651/24]
View answer136. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 130 and 136 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.
The public offices of the Passport Service in Dublin 2 and in Cork operate a four-day Urgent Appointment service for renewal applicants. The Dublin office also offers a one-day Urgent Appointment service. Applicants who have already submitted a passport application can book an urgent appointment and visit the Passport Service office to apply for a passport. Once a passport has been issued, their original application will be cancelled and the fee will be refunded. Further information on the Urgent Appointment service is available at: www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/
I strongly encourage the Deputies to advise their constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient online service, which is now used by more than 90% of applicants worldwide.
