Matt Carthy
Ceist:42. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the average processing time for applications to the foreign birth register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34530/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMonday, 9 September 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.
To date this year, the Passport Service has processed over 19,000 Foreign Birth Registration applications.
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. An Entitlement Officer will contact the applicant should any further information be required.
The Passport Service provides an emergency service for Foreign Birth Registration in cases of exceptional urgency, such as expectant parents or stateless persons. Such applicants may contact the Passport Service directly. All other applications are processed in order of date of receipt.