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Passport Applications Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Ceisteanna (187)

Noel Rock

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187. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to subsidise or make a grant available to persons over 70 years of age applying for passports in Budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42688/17]

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not provide grants or subsidies to any particular category of applicant for a passport.

The cost of the standard ten-year (adult) 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 €8.30 per year for a British passport, €8.60 per year for a French passport, €9.40 per year for an American passport and €18.50 per year for an Australian passport. I do not have any plans at this time to reduce the fee for a passport or to award grants in connection with passport applications.

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