Passport Application Refusals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Ceisteanna (178)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

178. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the reasons a new passport will not be issued to an individual who has changed their name (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the legality of such; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship, distress and financial impact caused as a result of this; if an exemption will be made in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16389/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

A passport name change results in the establishment of a new identity for the passport holder. Accordingly the Passport Service must insist on certain minimum evidentiary requirements to protect against fraud and identity theft. The Passport Service change of name policy is provided for in the Passports Act 2008. The Passport Service has written to the applicant in relation to this specific change of name request. The applicant should contact Mr. Ray Devine, Passport Office Cork and provide him with any and all proofs of usage of the new name. Upon receipt of these proofs the application can be considered further.