Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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530. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Garda clearance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17403/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, my Department's Authentication and Apostille service has remained open throughout COVID-19 in order to process important documents. The office is currently experiencing a high level of demand, with turnaround times approximately 15 working days.

In order to provide an update on the status of any application, and to expedite it if considered urgent, the office would need the registered postal tracking number. The applicant should send this by email to authentications@dfa.ie and staff in the Authentication and Apostille office will reply directly.