Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions the Government has held with the Irish Government on the potential need for enhanced security on the Northern Irish border in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

We have a close relationship with Ireland and have regular contact on a range of issues including security arrangements. This cooperation is ongoing and we remain committed to maintaining it as the UK leaves the EU.

Both Governments are equally committed to ensuring that our departure from the EU does not lead to a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.