Cork City PPS and PSC Centre: Opening Hours & Phone (2026)

Public Services CardWalk-in, no appointment neededPSC at Cork City (Hanover St) PPS numberAllocated at this office, by appointment.How to book here Jobseeker's paymentsWhich payment, and how to claim.Compare payments Opening hoursMon–Wed 9:15am–5pm; Thu 10:30am–5pm; Fri 9:15am–4:30pmFull week Signing onMonthly signing and part-time declarations.How it works

Cork City (Hanover St) centre opening hours

Day	Hours
Monday	9:15am–5pm
Tuesday	9:15am–5pm
Wednesday	9:15am–5pm
Thursday	10:30am–5pm
Friday	9:15am–4:30pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Closed on bank holidays. These are the office's hours; PSC interviews, signing-on times and appointments can run on different slots.

Cork City (Hanover St) centre address and map

Cork City Public Services Card (PSC) and Personal Public Service (PPS) Number Centre
Department of Social Protection, Hanover Street, Cork, T12 PX62

Map position from OpenStreetMap; the official Eircode may point to a slightly different spot. Use the address when you navigate.

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Contact Cork City (Hanover St) centre: phone and email

Phone	0818 405060 (National Intreo Contact Centre)
Email	[email protected]
Eircode	T12 PX62

Email is usually the quickest way to reach the office about an existing claim. Avoid sending bank details by ordinary email unless the office asks for them.

Public Services Card at Cork City (Hanover St)

Walk-in, no appointment needed

No appointment is needed for SAFE registration here. The number of interviews each day is limited and depends on the queue, so arrive early.

Bring your appointment letter (if any), photo ID, proof of address and your mobile phone. Full list: how to get a Public Services Card. You do not need a PSC to apply for a driving licence.

PPS numbers at Cork City (Hanover St)

Cork City PPS and PSC Centre is a PPS number allocation centre. Apply on MyWelfare.ie and choose this office when you book your appointment. How to get a PPS number at Cork City (Hanover St).

What you can do at Cork City (Hanover St)

Register for a Public Services Card (SAFE Level 2)
Attend a PPS number appointment booked on MyWelfare

Other offices near Cork City (Hanover St)

Carrigaline PSC Centre (Ballea Road)

11 km · Co. Cork

Kinsale Branch Office

21 km · Co. Cork

All 15 offices in Co. Cork · All offices in Ireland

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cork City PPS and PSC Centre?

Cork City PPS and PSC Centre is at Department of Social Protection, Hanover Street, Cork, T12 PX62.

What are the opening hours of Cork City PPS and PSC Centre?

Mon–Wed 9:15am–5pm; Thu 10:30am–5pm; Fri 9:15am–4:30pm. Closed at weekends and on bank holidays.

What is the phone number for Cork City PPS and PSC Centre?

0818 405060 (the National Intreo Contact Centre, which takes calls for this office). Email: [email protected].

Do I need an appointment for a Public Services Card at Cork City (Hanover St)?

No. It is a walk-in service. Places depend on the queue and a daily maximum, so arrive early.

Can I get a PPS number at Cork City (Hanover St)?

Yes. It is a PPS number allocation centre. Apply on MyWelfare and choose this office when you book the appointment.

Source: Cork City Public Services Card (PSC) and Personal Public Service (PPS) Number Centre on gov.ie (last updated 20 May 2025). Intreo Offices is an independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection. Hours and services can change at short notice: check the official page before a long journey.

Cork City PPS and PSC Centre