Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the foreign birth registration in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is expected to be finalised and completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44873/24]
View answerWith regard to the application about which the Deputy has enquired, the number provided is not a valid application number. The passport service has contacted the Deputy’s office for clarification however without the correct application number the Passport Service cannot comment on the Deputy’s query.
The Passport Service Customer Service Hub has dedicated agents to deal with Foreign Birth Registration application queries. The contact number for urgent Foreign Birth Registration queries is +353 1 568 3331. This number is also available on the Department's website.
Due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration process, it takes approximately 9 months to process a fully completed Foreign Birth Registration application that requires no further submissions. The processing time begins when the application form and supporting documents are received by the Foreign Birth Registration Unit.
