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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Photographic identification is required for all adult first time passport applications. The Passport Service accepts the following forms of photo identification: original government issued photographic identification, such as a Public Services Card, an original passport from another country or a certified copy of a driver’s licence (certified by a solicitor or notary public). ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (24 Sep 2019)

Simon Coveney: Since March 29 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their Public Services Card (PSC) with their passport application. This requirement also applies to adult applicants whose most recent passport has expired more than five years previously and to adult applicants whose passport was issued...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...conversation on it and had the legal position outlined to us by the Attorney General. In his view, and that of the Government, the legislation introduced by Fianna Fáil is good and allows for the public services card to be used across multiple agencies and Departments. The purpose of the card is to make it easier for citizens to access public services, including in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Refusals (18 Sep 2019)

Simon Coveney: Since March 29 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their Public Services Card (PSC) with their passport application. This requirement also applies to adult applicants whose most recent passport has expired more than five years previously and to adult applicants whose passport was issued...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (17 Sep 2019)

Simon Coveney: Since March 29 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their Public Services Card (PSC) with their passport application. This also applies to adult applicants whose most recent passport has expired more than five years previously and to adult applicants whose passport was issued before 1...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...or private sector organisation must be supplied with the new passport application. These supporting documents must date back at least two years from the date that the application is made. A copy of valid Public Services Card issued in the applicant’s new name can be considered as one document showing proof of usage, even if the card was issued less than 2 years ago. The PSC and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...identity of an applicant. Since March 29th, 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their Public Services card (PSC) with their passport application. In cases where the applicant's most recent passport has expired by more than 5 years, ie their last passport application was more...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (29 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...new name. The question of what a person’s name is at any given moment in time depends upon its usage and the evidence to support the constant and sustained use of this new identity. Where an applicant holds a Public Services card (irrespective of when it was issued), the Passport Service requires only one, instead of two, additional official document that demonstrates that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...identity of an applicant is the applicant’s birth certificate. It provides unique primary identifying data such as the full name, date of birth, parent(s) name(s) and mother’s maiden name. The Public Services card does not hold all the data required in this instance. All documentation in support of an application is required to be original. In the event that a person...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...Nos. 123 and 124 together. SAFE Level 2, SAFE2, registration is a process that allows a person to verify their identity for a number of public services provided by specified bodies. The Public Services Card and the relevant issuing process, which is managed by the Department of Social Protection, requires SAFE2 registration and verification. SAFE2 is secure & robust and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (11 Jul 2018)

Simon Coveney: Since March 29th 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their Public Services Card with their passport application. The number of first time adult applications received by the Passport Service from applicants resident in Ireland from March 29th 2016 to June 30 2018 was 245,045. In cases...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (15 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: Since 29 March 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to hold a valid Public Services card. This requirement also applies to the small number of adult passport applicants, whose passport was issued before 1 January 2005 and has been reported as lost, stolen or damaged and those whose passport expired more...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (3 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: Since 29 March 2016, the Passport Service has required all first time passport applicants, aged 18 and above, who are resident in Ireland to hold a valid Public Services Card (PSC). This requirement also applies to the small number of adult passport applicants, whose passport was issued before 1 January 2005 and has been reported as lost, stolen or damaged and those whose passport expired...

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Coveney: I need to consider the deadline and the significance of it. The thinking behind a public services card is to make sure we make accessing services easier for people, not more difficult. Once people go to the trouble of getting the public services card, which I know for some may involve travelling, it will allow them access multiple services across the State, including getting passports...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service currently requires a photocopy of the applicant’s Public Services card (“PSC”) for first time adult applicants and for applicants seeking to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports that were issued prior to 2005. This measure has been an important step in protecting against fraud and identity theft and in upholding the integrity of the Irish...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...to reach out in a more effective and ambitious way in order to extend Irish influence and create opportunities. It is being led by the Taoiseach's Department, but it is supported by mine. On the public services card, since 29 March 2016 the Passport Office has required all first-time applicants aged 18 years and over who are resident in Ireland to submit a copy of their public services...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (21 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: Since 29 March 2016, my Department has required all first-time passport applicants aged eighteen and above who are resident in Ireland to hold a valid Public Services Card (PSC). This requirement also applies to the small number of adult passport applicants whose last passport was issued before 1 January 2005 and has since been reported as lost, stolen or damaged. The Government decided...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (20 Sep 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...is in keeping with our commitment to upholding the integrity and security of the Irish passport and to combat passport fraud that robust systems and procedures are in place for verification of identity. The Public Services Card (“PSC”) issued by the Department of Social Protection under their SAFE process is an added practical and effective protection against fraud and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service currently requires a photocopy of the Public Services card (“PSC”) for first time adult applicants and for applicants seeking to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports that were issued prior to 2005. This measure has been an important step in protecting against fraud and identity theft and in upholding the integrity of the Irish passport. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Services Card (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service currently requires a photocopy of the Public Services card (“PSC”) for first time adult applicants and for applicants seeking to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports that were issued prior to 2005. This measure has been an important step in protecting against fraud and identity theft and in upholding the integrity of the Irish passport. The Government...