A total of 4,990 passports issued in Offaly already this year

ALL families in Offaly should check their passport expiration date before travelling and apply for renewal early, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.

Deputy John Clendennen said that 4,990 passports have been issued to individuals in Offaly so far this year and anyone planning to travel in the next six months must ensure their passport is in date.

“It’s incredible to see that almost 5,000 passports have been issued for Offaly already this year and overall, 600,000 have been issued across the country.

“Anyone planning on travelling over the next few weeks should apply for their passport online well in advance of their holiday departure date.

“The best time for citizens to check their passport’s expiry date is before booking their holiday. If you have already booked flights, it’s important to check now if your passport is in date.

“To renew or apply for a new passport use Passport Online. It’s the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to apply.

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“I want to thank the staff at the Passport Service for all their hard work, particularly over the last few months.

“I’d also like to remind any constituents who need to renew their passport urgently in advance of travel that they can avail of the Urgent Appointment Service available at the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork.

“When you’re booking your holidays be prepared and make sure your passport is in date. Should anyone need assistance with their passport application, feel free to get in touch,” concluded Deputy Clendennen.