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Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers have been sent by the authorities in the Republic of Ireland to the UK in the last 12 months.

Answer

In 2020, we agreed operational arrangements which allow for the return and readmission of asylum seekers where this is agreed by both participants. Ireland has not returned anyone to the UK under these arrangements, including in the last 12 months.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26374
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Republic of Ireland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk