The Dublin Airport Authority has denied knowledge that social welfare inspectors were collecting PPS numbers from departing passengers Photo: Frank McGrathThe Dublin Airport Authority has denied knowledge that social welfare inspectors were collecting PPS numbers from departing passengers – and told an Oireachtas committee they wouldn’t expect to know. But when asked by TDs, Mr Gray said his only awareness of this activity came “from things I’ve heard in the media”. Many people and authorities act within that space,” Mr Gray replied, adding that such authorities did not need to notify the DAA. “You’re not here in a personal capacity but as a representative of Dublin Airport Authority,” Mr McNamara said. (I’m asking) what Dublin Airport Authority knows,” Mr McNamara said.

Source: Irish Independent July 28, 2020 11:16 UTC