John Brady
Ceist:336. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection his progress in completing the roll-out of the social security card. [11824/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 May 2016
Ceisteanna (336)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy is referring to the Public Services Card which issues to a person following a robust face-to-face identity registration process called SAFE registration. This process involves the capture of an individual’s photograph and signature, the verification of identity data already held by the Department through documentary and database checks, and facial image matching. Successful registration leads to the issue of a Public Services Card incorporating the captured photograph and signature. Accordingly, possession of a Public Services Card gives significant assurance as to the identity of the cardholder. SAFE registration is taking place in 100 Department of Social Protection locations nationwide.
There are currently over 1.98 million Public Services Cards issued and it is the Department’s intention to issue 3 million Public Services Cards by the end of 2017.