Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. The passport helpline and its staff are very helpful. Their advice is always helpful, as it should be. I do not wish to be argumentative but there are certainly issues. I had one yesterday where the gentleman concerned applied in time. Unfortunately, however, he applied online and was put at the back of the queue. It is the same issue Deputy Carthy brought to the Tánaiste's attention, namely, his passport photograph was stamped by the garda involved over that garda's signature on the form and the application was rejected. When the gentleman went back, the garda did the same thing. However, the gentleman addressed the issue immediately because he knew to do so. This is an instance where somebody has been put to the back of the queue. The tracker now states that his passport will not be issued until August.

He travels next week. While I do not want to argue with the Tánaiste, I would like clarity. If he is saying that is not happening, then the tracker should have no imposition and he should be in receipt of his passport in time for travel.

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