Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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524. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4294/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that my Department has not revoked the Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) of the individual referred to by the Deputy.

The SAFE registration process is the process by which the Department authenticates a person's identity and issues them with a Public Services Card (PSC). The PSC is an easy to use means of verifying identity when accessing pubic services, including services provided by my Department.

SAFE registrations have been suspended during Level 5 restrictions, but SAFE appointments are available for urgent cases in circumstances where the customer has no alternative means of accessing public services other than by acquiring a PSC.

My Department is monitoring requirements closely and will arrange additional appointments for urgent cases as needed.

A person must provide the required identity documentation when attending for SAFE registration.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.