Rights To A Passport
Irish passports may be issued to individuals holding Irish nationality; the Republic of Ireland extends its nationality law to Northern Ireland.
All Irish citizens have a constitutional right to an Irish passport, subject to certain limitations. Passports are generally valid for 10 years; children may apply for 3- or 5-year passports (depending on their age).
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