Irish passport to get a facelift under €550,000 redesign

'The Irish passport is recognised as a trusted and secure travel document. High-quality design of the new passport book and card is central to maintaining the integrity and reputation of the Irish passport.' Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Europe

The Irish passport is set to get a facelift, with the Department of Foreign Affairs to spend up to €550,000 on its redesign.

As well as requiring a redesign in “order to maintain the integrity of the passport service”, the department said it must “incorporate modern security measures with images of Irish culture that represent Irish heritage — our diverse culture, ecology and communities”.