Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is only required in a few instances. For example, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport requires it in respect of driving licences and it is also required of first-time applicants for passports who are over 18 years of age. The Government seems to be willing to take on the Department, if Mr. Fallon does not mind me saying so. On the other hand, the Government is dropping the requirements for the card to be used in several locations. There is a little bit of playing it both ways. So be it. That is not for Mr. Fallon to answer.