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Pandemic backlog up causing emergency situation for passports

Staff should be moved from other departments to the passport office to deal with an emergency caused by people urgently requiring passports now that foreign travel has reopened, the Dáil has heard. The issue was raised in the Dáil today, Thursday, ...

30 Sept 2021 at 18:21

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Coláiste Mhuire students take part in Microsoft Pathway STEM Passport

Well done to our TY & fifth-year students who recently completed day one of three in the STEM Passport in Microsoft Pathway, which provides Leaving Cert. students with an additional 50 CAO points. Students who participate in the STEM Passport ...

10 Oct 2022 at 22:15

National News

Survey on design of new Irish passport opens for public input

A survey on the design of a new Irish passport book and card has opened for public input. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, today (Wednesday June 28) launched the survey and invites all citizens to share their views. ...

28 Jun 2023 at 15:41

Northern Ireland

Record year for Irish passports with 1,080,000 issued in 2022

A record number of Irish passports has been issued in one year, with 1,080,000 given out in 2022. The number of first-time passport applications from Northern Ireland and Great Britain was 100,000 out of more than 1.15 million total ...

29 Dec 2022 at 15:45

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More than six thousand Tipperary people got their passports online

Fine Gael general election candidate Garret Ahearn has urged people to ensure their passports are in date before booking long haul flights with January travel deals. Mr Ahearn said as potential holiday makers are bombarded with ...

31 Dec 2018 at 15:28

National News

Public asked to share their views on new passport design

The Government is asking people to share their views on what the design of the new Irish passport book and card should be. Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin invited members of the public to choose ...

28 Jun 2023 at 00:01

National News

Vaccine passports increase jab uptake in countries with low coverage, finds UK study

Covid vaccine passports led to increased jab uptake in the weeks before and after they were introduced in countries with lower-than-average coverage, a new study from the UK has found. Coronavirus certification ...

14 Dec 2021 at 13:05

National News

WARNING: Passport delays could lead to people missing holidays abroad

People planning their summer holidays have been warned to give themselves plenty of time if they have to renew or order a new passport, or risk missing out on their trip abroad. Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú ...

03 May 2024 at 10:39

National News

REVEALED: Irish passport ranks as one of the highest in the world

The Irish passport has been ranked as the fifth most powerful passport in the world due to the number of destinations its holders can access without a prior visa. Ireland are ranked at the same level as ...

05 Apr 2022 at 17:15

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1 in 7 Holiday-goers Experience Forgotten Passport Nightmare

Just under 1 in 7 Irish holiday-goers have arrived at an airport only to realise they forgot their passport, recent research has found. In response to a survey of over 5,000 Irish people undertaken by ...

29 Dec 2017 at 13:05

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Self-employed in Tipperary encouraged to avail of scheme - Ahearne

The number of self-employed people availing of dental treatment, optical exams and medical appliances is on the increase across Tipperary, Fine Gael General Election candidate Garret Ahearn has said. ...

31 Dec 2018 at 16:35

Local News

Passport customer service office set to double its staff numbers

Staff at the passport customer service hub is set to double in the coming weeks, it has been confirmed. There had been criticism of the difficulties encountered trying to contact the customer ...

02 Jun 2022 at 14:14

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