Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The figure for 2009 was 33,214, 6% of total issued. These are staggering figures.

Has the National Security Committee considered the ease of access to the fraudulent and illegal abuse of Irish passports? Has the committee made a recommendation that security enhancements for the protection of Irish passports should be implemented? Has it considered the implications of such large numbers of passports being reported lost or stolen?

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