Billy Lawless (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Gallagher for his presentation. I think his suggestion makes complete sense. It is especially relevant to those living in the area near the Northern counties. The decentralisation of a passport office makes sense in the aftermath of the Brexit vote and as a sign of goodwill from ourselves down in the South towards our colleagues and citizens in Northern Ireland. It would be of assistance in the context of the current level of unemployment, as a focal point and as a signal that people do not have to go to Dublin or Cork to get their passports. I certainly support the Senator.