Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2023
245. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an application for a passport card for a person (details supplied) will be accepted in view of the circumstances in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe loss or theft of passports and passport cards is considered very serious by the Passport Service as it compromises the safety and security of personal data and can result in fraudulent activity.
With regard to the case about which the Deputy has enquired, it is the policy of the Passport Service that if an applicant has lost more than three passport cards in a ten-year period, they cannot be issued a fourth card. Further, such persons cannot apply for a new passport card until 10 years from the date of issue of the first card that was lost or stolen.
The policy on lost or stolen passport cards is in place to protect the integrity of the Irish Passport and given the significant risk of fraud posed by frequent loss of valid passport cards, is not subject to amendment at this time.
