Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Republic of Ireland: Soft Power
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Cultural and Educational Programs on UK soft power in Ireland.
- Answer
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The Joint Statement between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach Micheál Martin following the UK-Ireland summit in Cork this March includes a range of cultural and educational initiatives that will enhance the already rich cooperation between our countries in both these fields. In particular, the first Ireland-UK Youth Forum, the next meeting of which will be hosted by the UK in 2027.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 76
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Education Culture Republic of Ireland Soft power
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- 2026-05-22 15:20:33 +0100
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