Keira Keogh TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport Services

Keira Keogh, the Mayo TD, raised a question in the Oireachtas to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning the support that the Gardaí provide to applicants who wish to use paper forms to apply for passports. She asked what training is in place for Garda officers to assist these applicants and whether the Minister intends to make a statement on the matter. The question was tabled during the parliamentary session and reflects concerns from constituents in County Mayo who rely on the Gardaí for passport application assistance. Keogh’s inquiry highlights the need for clear guidance and adequate training for Garda staff to handle paper‑based passport applications, which remain an option for many residents. The Minister was asked to explain the current training arrangements and to confirm whether a formal statement would be issued to address the issue. The matter was noted in the official record of the Oireachtas proceedings. For further details, see the original Oireachtas transcript.

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