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Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann … Council decision authorising the conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of PNR data. The second proposal for which I am seeking the approval of the Dáil to opt in to is in respect of a decision authorising the signing

inclusive, and 91. These relate to passenger name record data. They propose the insertion of a new Part 17. Passenger name record data, PNR data, consists of booking information provided by passengers, which is collected by and held in the airlines’ reservation and departure control systems. This provision … already in place a result of Ireland's transposition of the PNR directive by way of the 2018 EU PNR data regulations, which established a unit within the Department of justice. The regulations apply the regime only to what are referred to as extra-EU flights, which

minutes) - Motion re Conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data* - Motion re Signing of the Agreement between the EU and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data … Motion re Conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Iceland on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data* - Motion re Signing of the Agreement between the European Union and Iceland on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data* *Four separate motions – to commence

Decision on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann … agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data. The proposals have two main aims. The first relates to the necessity of ensuring public security by means of exchanging PNR data between

European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th June, 2025. Like … February 2024. The agreements have two main aims and components, one relating to the necessity of ensuring public security by means of exchanging PNR data with Norway and with Iceland, and the other relating to the protection of privacy and other fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals

opening of negotiations for an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data. This recommendation has two main aims. The first relates to the necessity of ensuring public security by means of exchanging PNR data between … window for Ireland to exercise an Article 3 opt-in under Protocol 21 annexed to the Lisbon treaty. The collection and analysis of PNR data is a widely used law enforcement tool in the EU and other countries for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences

Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations for an agreement between the EU and the Republic of Korea on the transfer of PNR data. PNR data is a widely used law enforcement tool in the EU and beyond to combat terrorism and serious crime such as human trafficking … drug-related offences. The collection and analysis of PNR data can enable the relevant authorities to detect suspicious travel patterns and identify criminals and terrorists, and their associates. Ireland is bound by the relevant EU PNR directive. Adequate data protection safeguards and respect for the fundamental rights

Dáil Éireann of the Signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data* - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation … transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data* *Two separate motions – to commence no earlier than 4.30 p.m.; to be debated together and brought to a conclusion within 1 hour, with questions to be put on each motion separately - International Protection Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to adjourn after

this booking information that is provided by passengers and collected and held in reservation systems. We know the content of the PNR data varies depending on the information given during the booking and check-in process, but it would include passenger names at all stages. Whether … travel itinerary of the passenger is included in the PNR data is another story. It makes sense in terms of trying to figure out where suspected criminals and terrorists are coming and going, if they are going to drug havens, etc. That is all well and good

number of third countries. We also supported Ireland's decisions to opt into negotiations on this agreement with Korea. The sharing of PNR data is an important tool in the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of serious crime and terrorist offences, including drug trafficking and human trafficking … extending the PNR requirements to ferry travel, as I have asked for on a number of occasions. Given that the purpose of PNR data sharing is to assist in preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting serious crimes and offences, it makes little sense that equivalent requirements do not apply

motion regarding the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data; the motion regarding the signing of the agreement between the EU and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of passenger name record … PNR, data; the motion regarding conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and Iceland on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data; and the motion regarding the signing of the agreement between the European Union and Iceland on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data

currently in Ireland subject to deportation orders." That is a problem. While there are no routine exit checks at Irish borders, PNR data should be available to give authorities in this State a clearer idea of who has left the State and the island of Ireland … understanding that PNR data is used by Irish and British authorities when co-operating to maintain the security of the common travel area and to track cross-border criminality. Is PNR data being used and shared to help get a clearer position of who of those subject

signing and execution of the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea. It is clearly the case that PNR data is extremely important in combating serious crime. When we look at the agreements with third countries that have been opted into by Ireland … migration. That is correct; it is only available for the investigation of serious offences, terrorist offences. If I was here saying that PNR data was going to be used for the purpose of migration, I suspect it would not have the level of agreement that we have

sovereignty of Ireland has been increased and strengthened by our continued support for the EU. Deputy Gannon mentioned issues in respect of PNR data agreements. Obviously, as he will be aware, there are specific rules in respect of the retention of PNR data. It is procured and collected … this data has to be processed and controlled in accordance with fundamental human rights. He may be aware that a case was brought to the Court of Justice of the European Union, CJEU, back in 2022 by the Human Rights League in Belgium challenging the PNR directive that

would have thought has an influence on persons seeking to come here. Deputy Carthy also asked whether we can rely upon the PNR data for the purpose of getting information on whether deportation orders have been enforced. We cannot because the PNR directive from 2016 sets down … rules on the use of PNR data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crimes. We cannot extend it to deportation orders and keeping an overview of whether people who have been part of the international protection system have left the country. That

Dáil Éireann of the signing of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of passenger name record, PNR, data; and the motion regarding the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss … Confederation on the transfer of PNR data. The motions will be moved separately, but debated together and decided by separate questions

later this afternoon. There is considerable travel in and out of the Irish State by ferry as well as by air. Sharing the PNR data is designed to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute serious crimes and terrorist offences. It appears to be an anomaly that this does … advance passenger information from land and maritime travel operators. Can the Minister of State give an update on plans to collect PNR data from ferries travelling in and out of Ireland

these proposals. He is certainly keeping us busy this week. As I have said when we previously debated motions on the sharing of PNR data, this data is important for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of serious crimes and terrorist offences, including drug-related offences and human … sharing of this information is a key aspect of that. I will put on the record again that the application of PNR data collection to ports and ferries needs to be examined, although I concede it will probably not be relevant to travel to Switzerland. These motions relate

that, but how we co-operate matters just as much as whether we co-operate. These motions on the conclusion and signing of PNR data-sharing agreements between the EU and South Korea are part of a wider framework that can enhance public safety. I support that objective … innocent, who will never come close to any suspicion of wrongdoing. The European Data Protection Board, EDPB, has said loud and clear that PNR data should only be used in connection with serious crime or terrorism - not for so-called ordinary offences. There must be an objective link

decision since 2021, which is an important consideration when assessing the protections that will apply to European citizens' data. As I have said ad nauseam when discussing the PNR arrangements in this House, support for the agreement should not mean that … should not mean that we stop scrutinising how these systems operate. The Government's briefing acknowledges that the transfer and use of PNR data by a third country constitutes an interference with the fundamental rights of EU citizens. That is important to note. We are talking about

terrorism and serious crime. Korea is the first Asian country to agree such a deal with the European Union. The safeguards are strong. PNR data, as the Minister outlined, is depersonalised after six months, held for five years at most and passed on only with independent approval. Opting

will explain it. In Ireland, PNR data is collected and analysed by the passenger information unit within the Department of justice. This House has been asked to place confidence in systems for handling sensitive information in the interest of policing and public safety and questions about the integrity

Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann

absence of Irish unity makes what we just voted on unworkable. On the passenger name recognition, PNR, data that is used, it is already used for the common travel area by both Britain and Ireland for tracking criminality. Can that be used to get a clearer picture

behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann