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Public Sector: Northern Ireland

Asked by Alex EastonIndependentNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126067

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department has been involved in discussions regarding the future ownership, management or financing of Northern Ireland public services or infrastructure by the Irish Government or its agenci

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Office has not participated in any discussions regarding the future ownership, management, or financing of Northern Ireland’s public services, including infrastructure by the Irish Government or any of its agencies.

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