Passport Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022

Thursday, 7 April 2022

Ceisteanna (283, 285, 286, 288, 289)

Michael Collins

Ceist:

283. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18918/22]

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a child (details supplied) for a school trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18972/22]

Martin Browne

Ceist:

286. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); the progress to date in the processing of the application for renewal; if all efforts will be made to ensure that the passport issues in time for travel on 13 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18992/22]

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Ceist:

288. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue on time for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19073/22]

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

289. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19078/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs

I propose to take Questions Nos. 283, 285, 286, 288 and 289 together.

With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has given an update on the status of the application to the applicant or their parent.