People are being invited to participate in testing Ireland’s proposed digital wallet app.
The digital wallet is intended to let users securely access documents such as birth certificates or driving licences, and to register for key welfare supports, including the working family payment, reports Breaking News.
It has also been suggested as an age-verification tool by Simon Harris, who has stated that children under 16 should not be on social media following the Grok AI controversy.
Under EU regulations, the Government is legally required to provide a digital wallet for accessing public services by the end of the year, and for private services by the end of 2027, reports Breaking News.
The public testing phase is set to begin in early April and is described as “critical” to ensure the wallet meets user needs and expectations, according to the Department.
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The first stage allows participants to view the wallet’s design, explore proposed features, provide feedback, and sign up for further testing, reports Breaking News.
The second stage enables people aged 16 or older to download the wallet and test limited functions.
Jack Chambers said the app would “make it simpler” for users to verify their identity, apply for support, and access entitlements, as he launched the public consultation on Friday, reports Breaking News.
“The wallet is designed so that all personal data is fully protected, and the user stays in control of what information they put in the wallet and choose to share,” he said, reports Breaking News.
“Only the details needed for a service will be shared, and nothing more.
“Big life events, such as having a baby, moving home, or starting a new job often require dealing with several different public service providers.
“The digital wallet aims to reduce that administrative burden, making it easier, faster and more secure to access the supports people need.
“This testing and consultation phase is an important step in building a digital wallet that genuinely works for people. We want to hear the public’s ideas, concerns and expectations.
“The public’s feedback will directly shape how the wallet looks, how it works, and how it supports everyday life,” reports Breaking News.
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