Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

In terms of misinformation, the advertisement for the childcare scheme said that a MyGovID was required and this was not helpful. The Minister has just stated that people need PPS numbers, obtained through the Minister's Department, in order to access the scheme. A PPS number can only be issued by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, but it is very clear in the Data Protection Commissioner's findings and recommendations that people should not have to get PSCS solely for a purpose, including in the context of naturalisation, if that is the only reason they are asked to apply for PSCs.