I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together.
My Department does not hold information relating to the nationality of passengers passing through Dublin airport. As GainJet Aviation is an EU air operator, there was no requirement for it to seek air traffic rights or other flight approvals from my Department.
Procedures for the collection and use of Passenger Name Records (PNR) is provided for under the European Union (Passenger Name Record Data) Regulations 2018, S.I No. 177 of 2018. The relevant body for collection of such data in Ireland is the Irish Passenger Information Unit of the Department of Justice. The unit also collects Advance Passenger Information (API) data for all inbound flights to Ireland from outside the European Union.
The release of any such information would be a matter for The Department of Justice and Equality.