90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the delays in processing a first-time passport application (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64439/26]

With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, supporting documents for this application were received on 12/08/2026. The turnaround time following receipt of supporting documents for a first time application is 20 working days. Therefore this application is within the turnaround time, and has not yet reached its issue by date.