Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
99. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason that a recently naturalised applicant’s birth certificate (details supplied) cannot be accepted by his Department as part of their passport application when it was accepted by the Department of Justice as part of their approved naturalisation application. [17488/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Passport Service requires the submission of a long-form birth certificate as a key supporting document in all first-time passport applications. The Passport Service takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 3rd in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to over 190 countries.
The documentary requirements for a first-time passport application for a naturalised Irish citizen are outlined below.
• Identity verification form.
• Original Naturalisation Certificate
• Full original civil birth certificate (version that includes the name(s) of the parent(s)).
• Original Civil marriage or Civil Partnership certificate (if applying for a passport in married name).
• Proof of address such as Government correspondence such as a letter from the Department of Social Protection or the Revenue Commissioners.
• Proof of name such as Government correspondence such as a letter from the Department of Social Protection or the Revenue Commissioners.
• Photographic identification such as PSC Card, driver's licence or passport from another country.
With regard to the application about which the Deputy has enquired, the birth cert submitted by the applicant did not include the name(s) of the parent(s) as required. The applicant has requested that her application be cancelled. The applicant is welcome to re-apply for a passport once she has the required supporting documents.
