PQ 274
274. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests she and her officials received in each year from 2019 to date in 2026 from Teachtaí Dála agus Seanadóirí to expedite the processing of a passport application; the number of officials assigned to the Oireachtas telephone representation service ahead of spring summer 2026; if she will detail the policy that is in place for the expedition of passport applications; and if she has considered developing an enhanced public information campaign in respect of the passport application process and to include clearer guidance in respect of the processes and timelines for first time applicants and foreign births. [12392/26]
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274. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests she and her officials received in each year from 2019 to date in 2026 from Teachtaí Dála agus Seanadóirí to expedite the processing of a passport application; the number of officials assigned to the Oireachtas telephone representation service ahead of spring summer 2026; if she will detail the policy that is in place for the expedition of passport applications; and if she has considered developing an enhanced public information campaign in respect of the passport application process and to include clearer guidance in respect of the processes and timelines for first time applicants and foreign births. [12392/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-17/274/
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