Summer is fast approaching and hundreds of thousands of Irish holidaymakers will be jetting off for a well-deserved break over the coming months.
This time of year can be particularly busy for the Irish Passport Service, as people rush to renew their passports before the busy tourist season. The passport service advises all applicants not to book flights until they have received their passport but they have published average turnaround times to give you an idea of how long you will be waiting.
The turnaround times vary depending on whether you are applying for a simple adult renewal, first time application or postal application. Here is everything you need to know about applying for your passport this summer:
