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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Ireland concerning asylum seekers returning from that country to the UK; and what impact this has on the Common Travel Area agreement.

Answer

There is a high level of cooperation on migration and border security between the UK and Irish Government. The Home Office regularly discuss asylum trends and work to respond to these trends with our counterparts in the Department of Justice in order to protect the Common Travel Area.

In 2020, we agreed non-legally binding operational arrangements which allow for the return and readmission of asylum seekers where this is agreed by both participants.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4308
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Republic of Ireland Common travel area
Link
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