Louise O'Reilly
Question:641. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if an up-to-date public services card can be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16990/26]
View answerTuesday, 3 March 2026
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Non-EU/EEA citizens who apply for a Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) in Ireland are required to provide evidence of identity in the form of a passport, or in the alternative an International Protection Office (IPO) Card issued by the International Protection Office (IPO), an agency of the Department of Justice.
The person concerned presented for SAFE registration on 30 December 2019 with an IPO card. The name recorded by my Department reflected the name, and order, as appeared on the IPO card.
Where subsequent to the allocation of a PPSN, a person wishes to make a change to the information originally provided to the International Protection Office, the person completes and submits a revised IPF1 form and their revised IPO Card from the Department of Justice.
In the case of the person concerned, my department has confirmed with the International Protection Office that the person has been granted permission to remain in the State. In these circumstances a revised IPO card is not issued.
The person concerned has now been contacted to attend at our Tullamore office to update the name and signature order. Following this, their new Public Services Card will issue within 7-10 days, by post.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.