Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2026
193. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports issued to persons residing at addresses in the Republic of Ireland in each year from 2017 to date; the breakdown of the number of adults and minors in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31706/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of passports issued to citizens resident in the Republic of Ireland each year from 2017 to date is outlined below in tabular form.
In the time allowed, it has not been possible to collate the complete information requested by the Deputy. The Passport Service will reply directly to the Deputy with the breakdown of passports issued to adults and minors for the requested years in the coming days.
|
Year |
Number of Passports issued to addresses in ROI |
|
2017 |
581,398 |
|
2018 |
598,419 |
|
2019 |
625,710 |
|
2020 |
284,525 |
|
2021 |
470,189 |
|
2022 |
792,681 |
|
2023 |
674,068 |
|
2024 |
725,895 |
|
2025 |
591,456 |
