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<\/p>\nPeople are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland\u2019s proposed digital wallet app.<\/p>\n
10:27, 03 Apr 2026Updated 10:30, 03 Apr 2026<\/p>\n
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The search is on for people to test the app(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
People are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland\u2019s proposed digital wallet app.<\/p>\n
Here’s everything you need to know<\/p>\n
The digital wallet aims to allow people to securely access documents such as birth certificates or driving licences and register for key welfare support, such as the working family payment.It has also been suggested as an age-verification tool by Tanaiste Simon Harris, who has said children under the age of 16 should not be on social media in the wake of the Grok AI controversy.The Government is legally obliged, under EU regulations, to ensure there is a digital wallet for accessing public services by the end of the year, and for private services by the end of 2027.The public testing phase of the wallet is to begin in early April and is seen as \u201ccritical\u201d to ensure it is designed \u201cto satisfy user needs and expectations\u201d, the Department said.The first stage, for which people can opt in, gives people the chance to view the design of the wallet, understand its proposed features, provide feedback and sign up for further testing.The second stage allows people aged 16 or older to download the wallet and test limited functions.People can register to be part of the testing phase at gov.ie\/DigitalWallet.Minister for Public Expenditure and Public Service Reform Jack Chambers said the app would \u201cmake it simpler\u201d for people to verify their identity, apply for support and access entitlements, as he launched the public consultation on Friday.He said: \u201cThe 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,\u201d he said. “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\u2019s ideas, concerns and expectations. The public\u2019s feedback will directly shape how the wallet looks, how it works, and how it supports everyday life.\u201d<\/p>\n
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