Defence: Conferences
Lords · Question HL3396 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to publish the details of the agreement with the government of the Republic of Ireland to provide security for the EU Defence summit in County Wicklow in August.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 17 Sep 2026
The UK and Ireland work closely together on shared security challenges under the refreshed UK-Ireland Defence Memorandum of Understanding which prioritises maritime defence cooperation. The UK does not comment on operational taskings.