Irish authorities have confirmed that thousands of passports are being recalled after a printing error was identified during routine checks. The issue affects a limited batch of recently issued documents and does not involve personal data inaccuracies, officials said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said affected passport holders are being contacted directly and will be offered free replacements. Travellers have been advised to check official guidance before using their documents, particularly if planning international trips in the coming weeks.
Officials stressed that Ireland’s passport system remains secure and that the recall is a precautionary measure to avoid potential problems at border controls abroad. The department said additional quality assurance steps are being implemented to prevent similar errors in future production runs.
Ireland continues to issue passports at high volumes, reflecting sustained demand for travel and citizenship documentation. The recall has prompted renewed attention on passport processing systems, though authorities emphasised that the vast majority of Irish passports in circulation are unaffected.
