Issue passport renewal reminders - local councillor urges Passport Office

Cllr Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere is encouraging the implementation of a simple auto renewal/reminder system for all Irish passports six months prior to the travel document’s expiry.

Raising the issue, Cllr Cleere confirmed that he receives numerous emergency requests from members of the local community who were due to travel abroad but whose passports had unfortunately elapsed.

“This issue is a regular occurrence, particularly from students who are due to travel on school tours and also from parents with young families who are travelling abroad on their summer holidays but then suddenly realise that their passport(s) are out of date prior to their departure. "

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Cllr Cleere continued: “I cannot see any reason why the Passport Office cannot issue a reminder to all passport holders within six months of expiry encouraging the renewal of their travel document. I believe that this is a very sensible suggestion for an issue that arises frequently and regularly."

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He added: "I believe that a six month from expiry date reminder issued by the Passport Office would trigger the holder to submit a fresh application for a new travel document. Medical card holders receive a reminder six months in advance of expiry, so I don’t understand why a similar situation cannot apply in this instance.”