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Thursday, 20 March 2025

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Noel McCarthy

Question:

204. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding the passport application system, the reasoning behind the recent change in policy whereby the notarising of a passport applicant’s driver’s licence must now be undertaken by a solicitor or notary public rather than by a member of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13143/25]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Passport Service continues to accept copies of driving licences certified by a member of an Garda Síochána. 

If the Deputy has concerns in respect of a specific application, please bring the details of the case to the attention of the Passport Service who will review the matter further.

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