All first-time passport applicants will have to attend a short interview from today (Mon).
The anti-fraud measure has been introduced in line with the UK to counter identity theft.
All first-time applicants aged 16 and over will also have to show
supporting documentation to confirm they are who they say they are.
Adults who have never previously held a British passport in their own name will also need to have an interview.
Red weather warning issued for coastal overtopping
It will come into effect on Tuesday at 2:30pm
Motorists' post about 'raised metal' raises awareness for other drivers
Claire Losh had two flat tyresÂ
Emergency road closure extended following landslip
Inspections have been taking place this morning
20mph drop-in session in the south today
It's part of the Department of Infrastructure's ongoing consultation