How to get a PPS number in Bantry
- Check you need one. Starting a job, claiming a payment, a driving licence or school are valid reasons. Only looking for work is not. Already had a number? Don't apply again.
- Create a basic MyGovID account (email and password).
- Apply on MyWelfare.ie and give your reason and personal details. Add your child to the same application if needed.
- Choose Bantry Branch Office as the location, then pick a date and time. MyWelfare sends a notification with the appointment and your document list.
- Attend in person at Social Welfare Branch Office, Bridge Street, Bantry, Co Cork, P75 RY96. Children being registered must come too. The number is posted to you after checks.
What to bring to the PPS appointment in Bantry
- Photo ID: passport (or EU/EEA national ID card). Irish citizens born in Ireland can use an Irish or UK driving licence or learner permit.
- Proof of address with your name, dated within the last 3 months: utility bill, bank statement, lease, or an official letter. Staying with someone? Their bill plus a signed note from them.
- Your reason for needing the number, for example a job offer.
- For a child: their birth or adoption certificate and your own ID.
Full identity list by nationality: PPS number documents.
Bantry office hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–1pm, 2pm–4pm |
Your appointment time is the one you booked on MyWelfare. Closed on bank holidays.
Where the Bantry PPS centre is
Bantry Branch Office
Social Welfare Branch Office, Bridge Street, Bantry, Co Cork, P75 RY96
Phone (027) 20820 · [email protected]
Map, contact details and Public Services Card service at Bantry
This office serves: Bantry and hinterland (Glengarriff, Kealkill, Durrus, Dunmanway, Drinagh, Drimoleague, Whiddy Island, Ballylicky, Coomhola).
Other PPS centres near Bantry
Tralee Intreo Centre
68 km · Co. Kerry
Cork City PPS and PSC Centre
71 km · Co. Cork
Limerick Intreo Centre
123 km · Co. Limerick
Ennis Intreo Centre
132 km · Co. Clare
All PPS number centres in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in to Bantry Branch Office for a PPS number?
Residents apply on MyWelfare and book the appointment as part of the application, choosing the centre, date and time. People arriving from Ukraine under temporary protection should go to a PPS allocation centre instead of applying online.
How do I book a PPS appointment in Bantry?
Create a basic MyGovID account, start the PPS number application on MyWelfare.ie and select Bantry Branch Office as the location when you pick the date and time.
What do I bring to my PPS appointment in Bantry?
Photo ID (passport, national ID card or, for Irish citizens, a driving licence), proof of address in your name dated within 3 months, and the reason you need the number. MyWelfare sends the exact list with your booking.
How long until I get my PPS number after the appointment?
The application goes through further checks after the appointment, and the number is posted to you if approved. No fixed time is published.
What other PPS centres are near Bantry?
Tralee Intreo Centre (68 km), Cork City PPS and PSC Centre (71 km), Limerick Intreo Centre (123 km), Ennis Intreo Centre (132 km).
Sources: MyWelfare: PPS Number · gov.ie: Get a PPS Number · PPS allocation centres. Independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection.