167. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will clearly outline the process for getting a personal public service number on her Department's website. [37330/15]

I understand the Deputy’s query relates to the allocation of a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number in respect of a deceased person. For such cases a copy of the death certificate and a note explaining why a PPS Number is required should be sent to Client Identity Services, Department of Social Protection, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Details are available on the Department’s website at http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/PPSN.aspx.