Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2017
117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a new social services card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who is the holder of stamp 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26361/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFor the past number of years, the social services card has been progressively replaced by the Public Services Card (PSC). The PSC is designed to replace other cards within the public sector including the free travel pass and to make it easy for providers of public services to verify the identity of customers. A PSC is issued following a registration process called SAFE, which involves the capture of an individual’s photograph and signature and the verification of identity data. Details of the registration process and information on the documents which a person should provide are available on the Department’s website at http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Public-Services-Card_holder.aspx.
Ordinarily, the identity document required for a person, who is not an EU citizen, is in line with immigration requirements, i.e., a current valid passport. I understand that the person in question attended for a SAFE registration but to date has failed to submit the required documentation. It is suggested that she return to the Intreo Office she previously attended in order to complete the process.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
