with Clem Ryan
The Department of Foreign Affairs are being urged to avoid a repeat of last years disruptions.
There's a call for NO repeat to delays in passport turnaround times which happened last year.
Fine Gael TD Michael Ring says the Department of Foreign Affairs must avoid disruption to travellers this summer.
He says unsuccessful applicants are being notified quite late when there is a problem with their application.
Deputy Ring says there are issues with first-time applications:
Naas Sets The Standard, Leixlip Impresses In IBAL’s Clean Towns League
Ennis, Killarney, Leixlip and Monaghan were also in the top 5 cleanest town and cities across the country.
Nurses In The North To Be Trained To Recognise And Respond To Domestic Violence
PSNI data reveals domestic abuse accounts for around 20 percent of all recorded crime in Northern Ireland.
Government Leaders Have Begun Discussing Budget 2026
Early indications suggest there will be "little to no" income tax cuts next year.
Explosions Have Rocked Tehran As Israeli Strikes Continue Across Iran This Lunchtime
At least 12 people have died in aerial attacks in the past 24 hours.
White House Warned Irish Regulators Against Alleged Censorship Of Social Media Platforms
It relates to the work of Comisiún na Mean, the body which has been put in charge of social and broadcast media regulation.
Met Éireann Announces Heatwave For Ireland This Week
High pressure is expected to develop starting on Tuesday.
Manhunt Underway In The US After Politician And Her Husband Were Shot And Killed In Minnesota
Another politician and his wife were also shot - but are expected to survive.
Kildare Now Under A Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning
Met Eireann has issued an alert for thirteen counties, with one in place for Kildare until 8pm.
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