asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will list the requirements necessary to qualify for an Irish passport; and the estimated number of passports in circulation at present.
Written Answers. - Irish Passports.
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Applicants qualify for an Irish passport if they produce documentary evidence that they are citizens of Ireland, proof of their identity and, in the case of minors, if they have their parents' or guardians' written witnessed consent.
The number of Irish passports at present in circulation is estimated at 1.5 million.