Processing of passport applications (using paper forms) through the Consulate in New York is currently taking up to twelve weeks because of a large increase in the applications being received by our passport offices.  Please be mindful of this if you have travel plans coming up over the course of the next few months.  If you are renewing your passport please be advised that both adults and children living in the US can now renew online. The current turnaround times for online applications is approximately three weeks, including postage to the US. Please find more details on how to apply online and on the most up to date turnaround times at: https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/