Ireland (IE)¶
National-ID patterns loaded when you pass countries=["IE"] (or "all"). Universal patterns always stay.
This is a detector, not a legal opinion
id-extract matches the shape of these numbers. A hit is not proof that the value was issued, is still valid, or that the cited statute applies to your document. Checksums, where present, only test the extra digit.
PPS_IE — PPS Number¶
The Personal Public Service Number. Used for social welfare, tax, and public services in Ireland. Common form is 7 digits plus a letter.
| Package type | PPS_IE |
| Shape this package looks for | 7 digits + A–W |
| Checksum | none |
| Example (synthetic) | 1234567T |
Official sources
The example values are synthetic or well-known public test numbers. Do not treat them as issued identifiers.