Daniel McConnell: TDs anger at reduced access to fast-track passport system

Being able to sort out a passport has won many votes for TDs over the years.

TDs are angry over the cap on passports. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Backbench and opposition TDs have little or no individual power but one great perk they did have was fast-tracked access to passports for their constituents.

So amid major delays in passport applications, news that they would only be able to query 15 applications a week was met with considerable anger from TDs, government, and opposition.