Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
330. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 1 April 2014, if there are facilities for Irish citizens who are living permanently or temporarily in another EU member state to acquire a personal public service, PPS, number other than that outlined in her previous answer. [17480/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe reply to the previous Parliamentary Question set out the procedure for applying for a PPS Number where the applicant is present in the State.
Where a person is resident abroad, either permanently or temporarily, and requires a PPS Number, he or she may apply by means of a postal process. The required forms must be completed and returned along with evidence of identity and address to the Department at Registration Section, Client Identity Services, Department of Social Protection, Shannon Lodge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Alternatively, completed forms and supporting documentation can be emailed to cis@welfare.ie .
The necessary forms have been sent to the Deputy’s office for information.
