James Lawless
Question:276. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine the request for a passport (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23962/26]
View answerTuesday, 14 April 2026
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As outlined on the cover sheet that applicants receive with their new passport, where original documents have been submitted to the Passport Service in support of an application, the Passport Service will return these documents separately to the new passport, within 15 working days after the passport application is processed.
The Passport Service has a system in place whereby applicants who require their supporting documents to be returned urgently can request this. In such a case, the applicant can receive their documents back in advance of their new passport being issued.
With regard to the specific query to which the deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has returned the applicant’s supporting documents.