Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) 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
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have received any formal request or demand from the government of Ireland to send any asylum applicants back to the UK from the Republic of Ireland.
- Answer
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The Home Office has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Irish Department of Justice for information sharing to preserve and enhance the operation of the Common Travel Area. This enables data sharing about asylum seekers.
In addition to this, in 2020 we agreed operational arrangements which allow for the return and readmission of asylum seekers where this is agreed by both participants. This is not a legally binding agreement and Ireland has not returned anyone to the UK under these arrangements.
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- HL4311
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Asylum Republic of Ireland
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- 2024-05-16 16:24:41 +0100
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