North Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Mary Ellen Campbell has urged local pensioners who need an Irish passport to apply now before the entitlement to a free passport ends.
Mary Ellen called on locals not to miss the deadline for a free passport, which ends this month. Those over the age of 65 have been entitled to a free Irish passport since 2005, however the concession is due to end at the end of this month when they will be charged.
"I'm urging constituents to quickly avail of the remaining opportunity by calling to our Antrim Road office," said Mary Ellen.
"Irish passport entitlement is a very popular issue with constituents and we deal with a large volume of applications.
“As finances are limited currently I'm urging those over 65s concerned to act now and save themselves a substantial cost. The passport office aren't currently busy so you shouldn't have the difficulties many experienced last year,” said the Republican Councillor.
2 comments:
Why would you want an Irish Passport when a British one is cheaper!
Because we're Irish Joanne! If you want a Bit one feel free - it aint all about money
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