Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Murray of Blidworth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.
Oaths and Affirmations: Republic of Ireland
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the provisions of the Common Travel Area, whether Irish residents in Great Britain can (1) benefit from the NHS, and (2) join the UK armed forces without taking an Oath of Allegiance; and whether UK residents in the Republic of Ireland can (3) benefit from its health service, and (4) join the Irish armed forces without taking an Oath of Allegiance.
- Answer
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As part of the Common Travel (CTA) arrangements, Irish citizens in the UK continue to have access to their CTA rights, including access to healthcare.
Irish citizens who join the UK Armed Forces are not required to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the Sovereign but must make an affirmation to the same effect. This requirement to swear an Oath or make an affirmation applies to all individuals who are eligible to serve in the UK Armed Forces.
Whether UK residents in Ireland can benefit from its health service or join Irish Armed Forces without taking an Oath of Allegiance is a matter for the Irish government.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL5083
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Armed forces Health services Recruitment Oaths and affirmations Republic of Ireland
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