Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 13, line 40, to delete "where required,".

This amendment relates to changes to be provided for a personal public service, PPS, number. The Social Welfare Consolidation Act requires that a photograph and signature be submitted for any customer registering for a PPS number. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that persons applying for a PPS number who do not live in the country are not exempt from providing documentation or signatures. It is perfectly possible for people to provide these by post. To reduce potential fraud, it should be a minimum requirement that anyone who is not applying in person should comply with the same documentation and authenticity requirements as any other applicant.