Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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202. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the next of kin which is listed on the back of a passport can be changed if the named next of kin has passed away; the current process to change this is to renew a valid passport; if an alternative option will be considered; where the name of the next of kin could be updated without renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The only way to obtain a new passport book with a blank emergency contact page, is to apply for renewal. However, it is open to passport holders who wish to change the emergency contact entered on the back page of their passport to simply cross out the previous next of kin contact details and enter in the new details.

Applicants with any queries can contact the Customer Service Hub for assistance at +353 1 671 1633, or via the WebChat service: www.ireland.ie/contactpassportservice/

Agents are available from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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203. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the complex passport application that has been raised directly with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this issue is resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37398/25]