Passport Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Ceisteanna (138)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

138. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a lost passport in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34177/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Consulate in New York was been in contact with the couple in question last weekend. It transpired that their passports had not been lost but rather misplaced in their hotel room. Therefore the issuance of temporary passports to return home was not required.