Written questions

Asylum: Republic of Ireland

2026-07-01 · Northern Ireland Office · HL1579 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Ireland at meetings of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference to strengthen checks on migrants coming to Ireland from EU countries within the Schengen Area who t

Answer

The Government cooperates closely with the Irish Government on the security of the Common Travel Area, with a focus on preventing abuse of free movement by those not entitled to the Common Travel Area’s benefits. Cross-border security is a standing agenda...