131. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of foreign birth registration applications for persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44843/26]

Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the turnaround time of 12 months from receipt of supporting documents. Applications which require further supporting documents will take longer to process.

FBR, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation relating to three generations and issued by several jurisdictions. Such documents take considerable time to validate.

With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the supporting documents and application forms for these applications were received in the FBR office on 13 August 2025. Therefore these applications are within the normal turnaround time. The Passport Service will contact the applicants directly if any further documents are required.