Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 April 2015
110. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the list of professions which are approved for section 7 of the passport application process; if there has been any update on the status of engineers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16881/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Passports Act 2008 requires the passport service, to be satisfied on application, each person who is a guardian of the child has consented to the issuing of a passport to that child, before the passport can be issued. To address this requirement, Section 7 of the passport application form requires all guardians to confirm their consent in writing in the presence of a witness.
As advised in this House last December the list of the categories is kept under regular review and one such review is currently taking place. I anticipate this will be completed in the next fortnight and the Director of Passport Services has undertaken to contact the Deputy with the outcome of the review.
