Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite passport applications (details supplied) [22406/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for two of the applications were received on 9th May 2024. Further supporting documents for the final application was received on the 26th April 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days. The applications are within the turnaround time and have not yet reached their issue by dates.

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22413/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application can be expedited (details supplied). [22651/24]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 130 and 136 together.

With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.

The public offices of the Passport Service in Dublin 2 and in Cork operate a four-day Urgent Appointment service for renewal applicants. The Dublin office also offers a one-day Urgent Appointment service. Applicants who have already submitted a passport application can book an urgent appointment and visit the Passport Service office to apply for a passport. Once a passport has been issued, their original application will be cancelled and the fee will be refunded. Further information on the Urgent Appointment service is available at: www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/

I strongly encourage the Deputies to advise their constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient online service, which is now used by more than 90% of applicants worldwide.

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine an issue regarding a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/24]

Joe Flaherty (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update regarding a delay in issuing a business passport (details supplied). [22969/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 144 together.

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