Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004
236 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the documentation required from a person from the Six Counties, taking up employment in the 26 counties, in order to receive a PPS number from her Department. [5458/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplication for a personal public service number, PPS number, can be made at one of this Department's local or branch offices. When applying for a PPS number applicants are asked to complete an application form and supply documentation to establish their identity and are usually informed of their PPS number by post within five days. This notification facility applies both to Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland addresses. Applicants from Northern Ireland are requested to supply a birth certificate and an item of photographic ID, such as a full driving licence. Alternatively, they can furnish a current valid passport. Applicants are also requested to supply supporting documentation from, for example, a past employment or a previous social security claim. In addition, documentation showing current address must be presented such as a household bill, an official letter-document, a financial statement, a property lease or tenancy agreement or a verified employer letter.
Where difficulties arise in individual cases, advice is available from identity services in my Department to enable applications to be expedited. Client identity services has overall responsibility for strategy and management in relation to the PPS number and client identity data.
