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Episode 87 is a heartwarming story of Prof. John Portmann as he became one of the first people to gain an Irish passport through DNA.

87. Prof. John Portmann: One Of The 1st Irish Passport Holders Through DNA

25 July 2024


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Episode 87 is a heartwarming story of Prof. John Portmann as he became one of the first people to gain an Irish passport through DNA evidence.

John Portmann

John Portmann is associated with Irish passport history and administration.

His work provides insight into citizenship, identity, and state documentation.

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