Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2018
75. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if persons over 70 years of age will be allowed to acquire a three year passport at a reduced cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8935/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 €8.20 per year for a British passport, €8.50 per year for a French passport, €8.90 per year for renewal of an American passport and €18.10 per year for an Australian passport. Given that the production cost of a passport is the same, irrespective of validity, and given that the shortfall in revenue would have to be met by the taxpayer, I do not have any plans to offer a three year passport at a reduced cost for persons over 70 years of age.
