Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, and your private secretary for contacting me regarding my request to raise the important issue of the ongoing abuse of Irish passports. I understand your position. However, will the Taoiseach introduce new regulations, along the lines of those in the United Kingdom, to protect the integrity of the Irish passport, which has long been respected throughout the world and is now being abused left, right and centre? This is a simple request and this is not a political issue. However, it is urgent that the Taoiseach deal with this matter.

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