Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The passport issue is not the ongoing passport issue, which we all know from our emails is never-ending. There has been investment and it is this particular aspect we will examine. If we are to invest further, then technology should do the job. I am sure somebody will not be able to stop themselves from asking about passports because it is causing such a monumental increase in our workload.

A meeting with An Bord Pleanála is scheduled for 14 July, which is our last scheduled sitting for this term. A representative from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will also be in attendance.