Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
76. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated cost of providing an extra passport printing machine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31907/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraPassport printing and the personalisation of each passport requires highly specialised machinery, auxiliary equipment and a temperature-controlled environment. The production equipment and suites need continual engineering support and trained staff to manage the sites.
The purchase cost of a new passport printing machine is in excess of €1.7 million. This does not include the cost of maintenance, security, managed services, fit-out, staffing and rental costs.
