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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:
Two Men Appear In Court Facing Charges Including Money Laundering And Possession Of Drugs
They both appeared before Dublin District Court this morning
Irish Citizens On Virus-Stricken Ship "Safe And Well", As Protests Break Out In Tenerife
Foreign Affairs Minister says efforts are now being made to bring them home
1 In 4 Women Affected By Maternal Mental Health Difficulties
It comes as World Maternal Mental Health Day took place on 6th of May
"Like A Bull In A China Shop": Kildare TD Criticises Media Minister Amid Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s
It comes as the Government have said they will move ahead with legislation to ban the platforms, even if the EU doesn't.
Darkness Into Light Events Taking Place Across Kildare
The events will raise funds for Pieta's suicide and self-harm prevention services.
EPA Says Increase In Recycling Needed For Ireland To Reach 2030 Target
Currently Ireland produces about 3.2 million tonnes of municipal waste per year.
WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus
There are a further three suspected cases, while three people have died.
Social Media Companies Deny Their Platforms Are Addictive
It comes as representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning
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