40. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has undertaken, or intends to undertake, a review of the documentary requirements for passport applications made on behalf of a child by a widowed or bereaved parent who is the child's sole surviving guardian; whether consideration is being given to accepting evidence of sole guardianship on the initial passport application only, with subsequent passport renewals not requiring a further solicitor-signed affidavit unless there has been a material change in circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55196/26]

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40. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has undertaken, or intends to undertake, a review of the documentary requirements for passport applications made on behalf of a child by a widowed or bereaved parent who is the child's sole surviving guardian; whether consideration is being given to accepting evidence of sole guardianship on the initial passport application only, with subsequent passport renewals not requiring a further solicitor-signed affidavit unless there has been a material change in circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55196/26]

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