Daddy - no, sorry, actually I can't call you Daddy.......
OP,
I don't know where you're based but my passport was due to expire between two trips 14 days apart and I called in in person to Passport Office. They were very helpful and , once everything was in order, issued the passport within 10 days. Mind you, the queues were horrendous, they appeared to be very understaffed and there was some ripe abuse hurled, at high volume, at the staff by disgruntled queuers. So best to get there early, with photos exactly as per the instructions and form duly signed by the Gardai.
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