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Written question asked by Lord Moylan (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Republic of Ireland: Common Travel Area

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 11 June (HL500), whether they will now answer the question put, namely when a British diplomatic or consular representative in Ireland last visited Shannon Airport; and whether any report was made as to the arrangements there for implementing the Common Travel Area for passengers arriving directly from the United Kingdom.

Answer

Officials from British Embassy Dublin regularly visit Shannon Airport, most recently in February 2026 and November 2025. Neither of these visits resulted in the kind of report described by the Noble Lord.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL870
Session
2026-27
Related items
Republic of Ireland: Common Travel Area
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Republic of Ireland Common travel area
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