With the current turmoil in the Public Services, and particularly in the Passports Offices in Dublin and Cork, it is advised that you check the expiry date on your passport NOW. Do not leave it until you are about to leave, because with the current go slow at the Passport Offices, you may not be able to take your well deserved break.
We had a very unfortunate case yesterday with a family travelling to Disneyland Paris and due to their oversight regarding one of their passports, were unable to travel. Their pleas with the officials fell on deaf ears, even though they made an appointment to attend the Passport Office in Dublin.
So take this as a warning – check your passports as you WILL NOT be covered by any insurance policy..!!