Question follow-through · 27459

Police: Ireland

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure cross border policing is effectively maintained across Northern Ireland and Ireland's border.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
7 Sept 2026
Target answer date
9 Sept 2026
Answer
18 Sept 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure cross border policing is effectively maintained across Northern Ireland and Ireland's border.

  2. 9 Sept 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    The Government remains committed to maintaining effective cross-border policing and security cooperation between Northern Ireland and Ireland. It holds regular discussions with the Irish Government on a range of issues, including cross-border security. Po...

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