{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6964d6edd87c2ca3488dcb49?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Printing Error Leads to Recall of Thousands of Irish Passports - 12/01/2026","description":"<p>A recall notice has been issued for thousands of passports following a “technical error” which has resulted in incorrect details being printed on them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed.</p><p><br></p><p>The recall applies to passports issued between December 23 and January 6 after it emerged that they were sent out to recipients with the letters ‘IRL’ absent from within.</p><p><br></p><p>In a statement, the DFA has apologised and warned those who recently received new passports that they may face difficulties while attempting to travel.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Social Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times, Kitty Holland, who told us more about this</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}