Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It may be as much related to the assiduous manner in which the Senator conducts his business in respect of contacts being made in Donegal that these issues have been brought to our attention. I will pursue the issue by way of supplementary inquiries. I was not aware - and I do not think it was reflected in the Senator's original question although he makes the point now - that some cards have been issued with that long period of validity and an expiry date of 2035. I will make inquiries because I would like to know the details of how the system works and how cards are dated with such a long expiry date. I emphasise the importance of the advice which the Senator gave to his constituents that individuals should co-operate by supplying the information sought. I would expect they would be treated in Donegal or in any part of the country, sensitively, properly and fairly. The Senator knows he can contact me if I can be of any further assistance in that regard.