Public Services Card

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Ceisteanna (1004)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

1004. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is possible for the purposes of receiving assistance from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to supply a PPS number or present valid identification in the place of a public services card number in view of the fact that her Department has temporarily postponed the appointment service for allocating the card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8109/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Regina Doherty)

Following contact from the Deputy's office, I am advised that officials in my Department have established that the details supplied do not relate to the question asked and were incorrectly submitted along with the Parliamentary Question.

I understand that the matter at issue is proper to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.