Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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409. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total number of passports that have been issued from 1 April 2021 to 15 October 2021, by the number of passports issued online, the number of passports issued in cases in which the applications were by post and the number of passports issued for the first-time to the applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52038/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Passport Service issued over 455,000 passports books and cards between 1 April and 15 October 2021.

During that period, almost 430,000 passport applications related to the Passport Online system, while over 25,000 were postal applications. Approximately 75% were renewals and 25% were first time applications.

Almost 45% of passports for simple online adult renewals issue within one business day, while more complex applications take longer.

The current Passport processing times, provided all required documentation is provided and in order, are:

10 working days for Simple Adult renewals,

15 working days for Complex renewals,

40 working days for First Time applications on Passport Online and

8 weeks for An Post’s mail-in “Passport Express” service.

In the context of the National Development Plan, my Department is making a major investment in the future of the Passport Service. Over the next couple of years, we will replace the core technology underpinning the service, which will deliver efficiencies and a more resilient passport system. Budget 2022 also included an investment of an additional €10m for the Passport Service in response to the increasing demand for passports at home and abroad.

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has been in direct contact with the applicant and is assisting them with submitting a new passport application.

The Passport Service regrets the inconvenience caused to the applicant and will ensure the new application is expedited as quickly as possible.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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411. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52098/21]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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412. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52099/21]

Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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413. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52138/21]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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414. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52160/21]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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415. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52184/21]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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416. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person and their father are stranded in another country until such time as the applicant receives their passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52185/21]

Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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418. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52213/21]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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428. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport application can be approved for a new-born baby (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52737/21]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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437. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52921/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 418, 428 and 437 together.

With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has already issued passports to the applicants.