Passport Services
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-01
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Jerry Buttimer (FG), Cork South-Central

As the Senator rightly said, passports are an important issue for not just Members of the Oireachtas but for citizens as well. As we are in the summer holiday period, it is important to reiterate the message about applying for the passport in time. As I said, as part of the passport reform programme, an opt-in passport reminder will be introduced next year. This will allow all citizens renewing or applying for a passport to opt in to receive electronic passport expiry reminders. I encourage anybody listening or watching at home if they are travelling abroad, particularly families with young children, to check the validity of the passport before booking travel and to apply online and in plenty of time. Passport online is the best option for all of our citizens. It is the quickest, most convenient and most cost-effective way to apply for passports. I encourage everybody watching and listening to apply online and to make sure their passport is in order. I thank the Senator for raising the matter this morning.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-01