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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Owen (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Foreign Relations: Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on his engagement with the Government of Ireland since his appointment as Secretary of State.

Answer

The UK Government is acutely aware of the importance of the UK-Ireland relationship. Since taking office, the Secretary of State has continued to build on the reset in relations. In August, he travelled to Dublin to meet with Irish Government counterparts, and held bilateral discussions with Minister McEntee at the recent British Irish Association conference in Oxford.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23841
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Foreign relations Republic of Ireland
Link
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