Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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163. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if information will be provided regarding the process by which a person (details supplied) can obtain a PPS number.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28443/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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A Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is a unique reference number that helps a person access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland.  When applying for a PPS Number, a person must provide evidence of their identity, the reason they need a PPS Number and their address.

According to the records of my Department, the person concerned applied for a PPS Number on 13/03/2022.  The application was referred back to the person on 15/04/2022 through her MyWelfare account and she was asked to provide a clearer passport image and a documented reason for requiring the PPS Number.  The person concerned has provided multiple reasons as to why she requires a PPS Number but has not provided the necessary supporting documentation.  For this reason, the application has been returned to her on five occasions.

Following your representation an official from my Department emailed the person concerned on 30/05/2022 regarding the outstanding documentation.

Once the outstanding documents are provided the application will be processed promptly.

I trust this clarifies the matter.