Written question asked by Lord Rogan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Russia: Sabotage
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the government of Ireland regarding their ability to make a financial contribution towards the protection of undersea cables serving the British Isles from sabotage by Russia.
- Answer
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At the UK-Ireland Summit on 6 March 2025, the Prime Minister and Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced their commitment to deepen cooperation between the two nations, including in the area of defence. The UK and Ireland continue to discuss how we can improve our cooperation in maritime security, including critical undersea infrastructure.
Secondary information
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- HL12762
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Electric cables Telecommunications cables Russia Sabotage
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