Written answers

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Passport Services

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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327. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Passport Office organises a media advertisement campaign to remind persons to check that their passports are still in date prior to booking their holidays abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18401/16]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Passport Service takes every opportunity to remind citizens to check their passport validity including through messaging on the Department’s website, via social media and also as part of media campaigns such as that for the launch of the Passport Card. In briefing to Members of the Oireachtas I regularly emphasise the need for citizens to apply at least six weeks in advance of travel and to check passport validity before holidays are booked. The assistance of Members in communicating these messages to constituents is appreciated.

In addition to constant messaging on the importance of checking passport expiry dates before travelling, the Passport Service offers a passport reminder service to customers. The reminder service, which can be accessed via the Passport Service web pages at www.passport.ie, automatically sends an email both three months and six months before a passport is due to expire to those who register. Registration simply requires passport holders to record their name, email address and expiry date of the passport.

It is envisaged as part of the future online application process for passport renewals for adults (scheduled to launch in early 2017) that reminder notifications will automatically be sent to passport holders well in advance of their renewal date.

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