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UK govt to step up immigration checks, including NI
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The UK government plans to increase immigration checks, including within the Common Travel Area, following a knife attack in Belfast. Irish and British officials are coordinating to prevent the abuse of free movement protocols.
Why it matters
The move reflects heightened security concerns regarding immigration and cross-border movement between Ireland and the UK.
The Taoiseach has said the Common Travel Area needs to be managed as people will "endeavour to abuse it".
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The article presents the perspectives of both Irish and British government officials regarding security policy.
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