Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1211. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed to facilitate a new version of an application for a PPS number for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34441/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The requirements for the allocation of a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number are:

- acceptable evidence of identity, which for EEA citizens is a current valid passport or national ID card where issued;

- evidence as to why a PPS Number is required (i.e., to carry out a transaction with a State body specified in legislation as permitted to use the PPS Number); and

- acceptable evidence of address (e.g., a utility bill in the person’s name).

Further detailed information on the allocation of PPS Numbers is available on the Department’s website at

As the closest PPS Number allocation centre for this person is at Parnell Street, Dublin, she should attend there. Appointments for this location are booked via www.MyWelfare.ie .

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.