Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
210. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of applying for a passport is discouraging some persons from applying; his plans to reduce the cost of passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41745/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe cost of the standard ten-year Irish passport compares favourably with many other jurisdictions. At a cost of €80, which breaks down to €8 per year, the Irish passport fee compares with approximately €9.60 per year for a French passport, €8.20 per year for a British passport, €9.40 per year for an American passport and €18.50 per year for an Australian passport. Given that any shortfall in revenue would have to be met by the taxpayer, I do not have any plans at this time to reduce the fee for a passport.
