Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Northern Ireland: Undocumented Migrants

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she last met her Irish counterpart face to face to discuss people arriving illegally and crossing the border into Northern Ireland.

Answer: The current Foreign Secretary has not yet had a face-to-face meeting with her Irish counterpart but looks forward to doing so when schedules allow, and continuing the constructive discussions they have already had by telephone, on the range of subjects set out in previous answers. UK and Irish Ministers and officials regularly meet to discuss issues of importance, including on ensuring the integrity and security of the Common Travel Area.

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