Republic of Ireland: Official Visits
Commons · Question 87201 · Tabled 31 Oct 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Allister
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what protocols govern the President of the Republic of Ireland carrying out engagements in Northern Ireland; and whether the UK Government is (a) notified and (b) required to
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 12 Nov 2025
There is no formal requirement for a Head of State to notify the UK Government ahead of a visit to the UK. In practice, most foreign governments do notify the UK government ahead of visits, particularly to discuss security arrangements.