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The Prime Minister and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have agreed to continue work to strengthen the integrity and security of the Common Travel Area. Downing Street said the two leaders discussed enhanced data sharing and joint intelligence operations during a call on 12 June.
The Prime Minister also raised the attack in Belfast earlier in the week and said his thoughts were with Stephen Ogilvie and his family. Downing Street said he condemned the violence that followed the attack and praised the response of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The leaders also discussed UK-EU relations ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency and a second UK-EU summit later this year. Downing Street said they reflected on progress towards closer cooperation intended to support business, the economy and shared interests.