Public urged to check passports are in date before flying as over 600,000 issued so far this year
Briefly

The average turnaround time for passports on the Passport Online portal is currently between three to 20 working days. A simple adult passport renewal takes 10 working days, while first-time applications for adults or children require 20 working days. Passport cards can be obtained within three to five working days. As of June 30, Dublin issued 84,923 passports, Cork 35,665, and Galway 16,962. High demand for passport applications is noted across the country, particularly in major cities.
The current average turnaround time for passports on the Passport Online portal varies from three to 20 working days, depending on the type of application.
A simple adult renewal currently takes 10 working days, while first-time applications for adults or children take 20 working days.
84,923 passports were issued to citizens in Dublin, 35,665 in Cork, and 16,962 in Galway, highlighting the significant demand for passport services.
The Tánaiste expressed delight in seeing high passport application numbers nationwide, especially in Dublin, Cork, and Galway for 2025.
Read at Irish Independent
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