Passport Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2017

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Ceisteanna (145)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

145. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which a naturalised person (details supplied) who was given a passport with an incorrect previous nationality can correct the official document upon renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30396/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

In all cases, whether it is an applicant’s first passport or renewal, the Passport Service issues a passport with the country of birth as recorded on the naturalisation certificate. Any amendment required to the naturalisation certificate is a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality.