Dara Calleary
Ceist:122. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for a Norwegian citizen to attain a PPS number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39297/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 December 2016
Ceisteanna (122)
Freagraí scríofa
The requirements for the allocation of a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number are –
- acceptable evidence of identity, e.g., a current valid passport or, for nationals of a country of the European Economic Area such as Norway, a National ID card;
- evidence as to why a PPS Number is required (i.e., to carry out a transaction with a State body specified in legislation as permitted to use the PPS Number); and
- acceptable evidence of address (e.g., a utility bill in the person’s name).
Further information on the allocation of PPS Numbers is available on the Department’s website at www.welfare.ie.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.