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# passport-office - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Pulling mandatory PSC for passports had 'whole of government repercussions', civil servants warned
New documents have shown how the Passport Office considered its options before pulling the PSC as a mandatory requirement.
# passport-office - Friday 11 October, 2019
New team established to process major increase in citizenship requests from foreign-born citizens
The number of foreign-born citizens seeking an Irish citizenship has more than trebled in three years.
# passport-office - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
Making PSC mandatory for all passport applications would have meant 'significantly' longer waiting times Exclusive
The Department of Foreign Affairs was unwilling to make it a requirement.
# passport-office - Saturday 5 January, 2019
Tánaiste says TDs using their offices for passport deliveries is 'unhelpful'
Coveney insisted it is not quicker for people to go through their TD compared with applying online or through the normal channels.
# passport-office - Sunday 21 October, 2018
Lost documents and damaged marriage certs: The things that get people angry at the Passport Office
In the first six months of this year, the office received more than 500,000 applications.
# passport-office - Saturday 13 October, 2018
Parents to be able to renew their children's passports online by end of the year
Significant improvements are planned at the Passport Office.
# passport-office - Sunday 8 July, 2018
TDs inundated with requests for passports due to the summer backlog
TDs can make representations to the Passport Office on behalf of distressed constituents whose passport applications are taking longer than expected.
# passport-office - Thursday 21 June, 2018
A missed wedding and missed phone calls: Passport Office apologises for delays
It is “a matter of immense frustration” for staff that it’s taking longer than planned to process some applications, the Public Accounts Committee has been told.
# passport-office - Friday 8 June, 2018
People urged to renew their passports online as seasonal surge leads to significant delays
The passport service has hired more than 200 extra staff to deal with the backlog.
# passport-office - Monday 28 May, 2018
Politicians made nearly 5,000 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of their constituents
Five TDs – including a minister – made over 100 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of individuals in the last two years.
# passport-office - Saturday 31 March, 2018
70,000 passport applications outstanding - and staff numbers have almost doubled to handle backlog
Last year saw a record-breaking number of passport applications.
# passport-office - Friday 28 July, 2017
'No unnecessary journeys' - People urged to renew passports online rather than trekking to a Garda station
An online renewal facility for passports has been in place since March.
# passport-office - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Concern in Passport Office as 66,000 applications outstanding (and the number's growing)
The number of applications outstanding has been consistently on the rise in recent times in the wake of the Brexit vote.
# passport-office - Friday 16 June, 2017
This Limerick lad's video will resonate with anyone who's been on hold with the Passport Office
That sultry, seductive music!
# passport-office - Saturday 1 April, 2017
Passport Office costs rise by €4.3m following Brexit vote
Almost 65,000 people in Britain applied for an Irish passport last year, a 42% jump.
# passport-office - Thursday 16 February, 2017
One concrete benefit of Brexit: The Passport Office is hiring extra staff
230 temp staff are being hired to deal with the post-Brexit vote surge.
# passport-office - Monday 27 June, 2016
FactCheck: No, this photo does NOT show a mad rush for Irish passports in the UK
TheJournal.ie’s FactCheck takes on a misleading words-and-picture combo doing the rounds today.
# passport-office - Friday 24 June, 2016
There's been an increase in queries about Irish passports today
People have been contacting the Passport Service to ask if they are entitled to a passport following the Brexit result.
# passport-office - Friday 9 January, 2015
Here are the most popular baby names on Irish passports
The Foreign Affairs Minister expressed his disappointment that Charlie has dropped two places since 2013.
# passport-office - Tuesday 1 October, 2013
Dublin's Passport Office to move next year
New offices in Dublin city centre are being sought by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
# passport-office - Monday 30 September, 2013
PICS: This is the new-look Irish passport
All passports issued from 3 October will have this new design.
# passport-office - Tuesday 30 July, 2013
Over 263,000 Public Services Cards issued to social welfare claimants
The card aims to provide public service providers with a verification of an individual’s identity, particularly those collecting social welfare payments and using the Free Travel Pass.
# passport-office - Wednesday 24 July, 2013
Here’s What Happened Today: Wednesday
Everyone’s talking about the lucky escape for tall ship passengers in Kinsale, Labour’s troubles and the royal baby’s name.
Second Passport Office employee released without charge
Two people were being questioned at garda stations as part of a criminal investigation into passport fraud.
Two Passport Office employees questioned in passport fraud investigation
The investigation began in May when irregularities were found in the issuance of two passports.
# passport-office - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Automatic service would remind people when their passport is expiring
The Passport Service is looking at the possibility of implementing an automatic reminder service that would alert passport holders by text or email that their document is due for renewal.
# passport-office - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Have you checked your passport lately?
We’re all going on our summer holidays….. IF your passport is in date. You’re being urged to check before you travel.
# passport-office - Monday 11 June, 2012
Holidaymakers urged to ensure passports are valid
Those going abroad this summer have been reminded to ensure their passports are valid and in date.
# passport-office - Monday 21 May, 2012
Government saves €2million in rent reductions
State agencies have secured reductions on 32 properties – including one whose rent was slashed by more than €1million.
# passport-office - Sunday 13 May, 2012
Passport office getting average of 250 applications a day
Demand rules out any chance of an on-the-spot services for new passports, says Tánaiste.
# passport-office - Sunday 26 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In this evening’s fix: DAA board backs down, shock death at Glastonbury, cringey MySpace pages and the only slideshow you’ll ever need to see…swamp soccer!
Senator Mary White denies passport office outburst
The Fianna Fáil senator reportedly told a member of the security staff that he was “lucky to have a job” after an incident at the Dublin office.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
In your 9 at 9: Minister in sack threat; the universal social charge is here to stay; the end of LulzSec; the senator and the passport row; and the world’s ugliest dog.
# passport-office - Friday 20 May, 2011
Chaos returns to the passport office
Warning: don’t book your flight unless you’ve got an up-to-date passport.
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Poll: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
IT’S A MONTH since the launch of the HSE’s new Covid-19 contact tracing app.
Since then, the app has had well over one million downloads, with the take-up rate heralded as being “the most successful launch” of the app anywhere in the world, said HSE CEO Paul Reid last month.
The app is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
Users are encouraged to switch on their Bluetooth settings, and to check in with their symptoms every day. The bluetooth function means that users will be notified via the app if they have been a close contact of a confirmed case.
As cases begin to rise again – particularly in Kildare, Laois and Offaly – health officials fear that transmission could once again spread within the community.
Of the 174 cases reported yesterday, around 50 of them were reported outside of the three counties now under new restrictions.
With that in mind, we want to know: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
Poll Results:
Yes, I check in every day (1960)
Yes, I check in most days (1616)
I didn't download it (1243)
Yes, but I only check in once or twice per week (1084)
No, I've stopped using it (898)
Yes, but I only have the bluetooth contact tracing function enabled (726)
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