Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address the difficulties being faced by holders of Irish passports who, due to having visited a certain country the name of which is stamped on their passport, are precluded from visiting other specific countries. [33420/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Passport Service can, in limited circumstances, issue a second passport to existing passport holders to facilitate business travel. Applications are dealt with on a case by case basis. Strict application criteria apply including additional documentary requirements to certify genuine business need.
Second passports for business purposes are issued with restricted periods of validity, up to a maximum validity of three years.
