Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2020. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Cross Border Cooperation: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) people living in Northern Ireland will be able to access blood transfusions, health treatment and educational provision in the Republic of Ireland, and (2) people living in the Republic of Ireland will be able to access blood transfusions, health treatment and educational provision in Northern Ireland, after December 2020.
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The Government has been clear in its commitment to uphold the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement in all its parts, including formal North-South cooperation. Health and education are two of the areas of cooperation.
In accordance with the 8 May 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Irish Governments, the reciprocal rights for British and Irish citizens associated with the Common Travel Area will continue after December 2020. These arrangements include access to healthcare services and education.
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- HL2615
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- 2019-21
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- Cross border cooperation Health services Education Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Blood transfusions Brexit
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