Written Answers Nos. 70-89
70. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32827/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra72. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo on time for their travel plans in view of the fact that this application has been with the Passport Office since 14 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32878/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra73. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be dispatched in time for travel plans on 22 June of an applicant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32886/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra74. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32891/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra77. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an online renewal passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32901/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra78. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32905/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra79. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32906/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application submitted in April 2022 in the name of a person (details supplied) will be processed and the passport issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32986/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra82. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited (details supplied) in view of the pending travel date. [32994/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra83. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32996/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra84. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra91. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant is a minor is travelling abroad imminently for their parents wedding with all requested supporting documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33004/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra92. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33005/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra93. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33006/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra94. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33007/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra95. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33008/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra97. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33010/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra99. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33012/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra101. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33014/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra102. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33015/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra103. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33016/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra104. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33017/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra105. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33018/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra106. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33020/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra107. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33033/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra114. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra116. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33228/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 70, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 114 and 116 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.
71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to Saudi Arabia's Court of Appeal decision to uphold a death sentence (details supplied); if he will request the immediate release of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32829/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the case raised. Ireland is opposed to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and has made this clear in both bilateral contacts with the Saudi authorities, as well as appropriate international fora.
I raised our opposition to the use of the death penalty directly with the Saudi Foreign Minister when I visited Riyadh in June 2021. Officials from my Department have also regularly raised our opposition to the use of the death penalty with the Saudi authorities.
Ireland has also made our concerns clear publicly, notably in the UN Human Rights Council, where we co-sponsored a Joint Statement condemning the use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia.
Ireland will continue to make clear our opposition to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.
75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application will be finalised for a child (details supplied) in view of the fact that the original application was made in October 2021; the reason that the parent of this child was notified that the original consent form was not acceptable given that the Garda had not recorded the information in the log book, which is incorrect, as confirmed by the Garda station to the parent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32892/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra86. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant's date of travel is imminent and all requested information has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32999/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra98. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33011/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 75, 86 and 98 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update as to the steps they must take to progress their passport application.
76. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32893/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI regret the delay in responding to the Deputy on this matter. An official from the Passport Service will contact the Deputy directly to ensure that no further delay is experienced.
81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if all efforts will be made to ensure that a person (details supplied) receives their passport on time for travel on 25 June 2022, the application being a renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32987/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.
85. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant's date of travel is imminent and all requested information has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32998/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra87. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant's date of travel is 21 June 2022 and all requested supporting documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33000/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra88. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant's date of travel is 24 June 2022 and all requested supporting documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33001/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra89. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicant's date of travel is 24 June 22 and all requested supporting documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33002/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra90. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the date of travel is 24 June 2022 and all requested supporting documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33003/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra96. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicants date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33009/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra108. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an adult passport (details supplied) will be dispatched in time for travel plans on 25 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33049/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra117. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied). [33231/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra119. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if approval will be given to a person (details supplied) who is applying for a passport that needs to be valid for more than two years due to visa requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33235/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra120. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33236/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 96, 108, 117, 119 and 120 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.
