Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 85603
Immigration: Republic of Ireland
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 3 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to (a) update or (b) consolidate the legal framework governing the rights of Irish citizens in the UK, including the (i) Ireland Act 1949 and (ii) post-Brexit guidance.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsWe remain firmly committed to both the Good Friday Agreement and protecting the integrity and security of the Common Travel Area, which provides reciprocal rights for Irish citizens in the UK and UK citizens in Ireland. The UK Government and Irish Governm...
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