Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number might be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18699/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraFurther to Dáil Question number 236 dated 18/04/2024, the person concerned applied for a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number on 27/03/2024. The person has been contacted on several occasions and asked to provide evidence of a valid reason for their PPS Number request. As this information remains outstanding, their application cannot be processed.
In order to obtain a PPS Number, a person must provide evidence of their identity, their address, and the reason they need a PPS Number. If a person is applying for a PPS Number to work in Ireland, they must have a signed offer of employment from their employer confirming when their job is due to start or when it started.
Other examples of why a person may need a PPS Number are:
• to apply for a social welfare payment
• to access medical services
• to apply for or exchange a driver’s licence
• to access other public services
• to register for a course in a school or college
It is unclear if the person has a valid reason for requesting a PPS Number. In order to clarify the matter, an official from my department will again attempt to make contact with the person concerned to discuss their application.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
