Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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281. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated number of persons resident in the State that have a valid public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27132/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The records of my Department show that there are 3.2 million persons who have been SAFE registered and had a Public Services Card (PSC) issued to them. All of these people would have been resident in the State when their PSC was originally issued. No data is available on how many have subsequently left the State, but the vast majority are still resident here.

The SAFE registration service has resumed in most Intreo Centres and Branch Offices since 17th May, in accordance with all relevant guidelines to ensure the health and safety of the Department's customers and staff. Any person who wishes to make an appointment to renew their PSC should contact their local Intreo Centre.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.