Bernard Durkan
Ceist:165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a PPS number will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27987/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 September 2016
Ceisteanna (165)
Freagraí scríofa
The Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is the individual’s unique reference number for all dealings with Government Departments and public bodies.
Before a PPS Number can be allocated, the person making the application must provide evidence of identity, and demonstrate the reason why s/he requires the allocation of a PPS Number. PPS Numbers are issued by the Department following checks on an individual’s identity. In addition, acceptable evidence of address must be provided. The process of allocating a PPS Number includes the capture of a photograph and signature. Photographs captured are compared with other photographs previously captured in order to detect any possible duplicates.
In order to have a PPS Number allocated, the person concerned should contact the PPS Number allocation centre for Kildare at Moorefield Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare, (045) 491500, and make an appointment for a PPS Number allocation.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.