Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is the programme for Government. In the programme for Government, it is pledged to support our post offices. The online system for renewing passports is extremely quick, easy and convenient. The big difference between online and the paper application is that people do not have to get a garda to approve the online version. Will the Government please carry out a review of the paper passport application? The online version is taking greatly from the post offices because people do not want to spend the time looking for gardaí to stamp the forms. I urge the Government to keep to its commitment to our post offices by carrying out that review.

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