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We are concerned about the increase in people smuggling and commercial exploitation across the land...

Conclusion
We are concerned about the increase in people smuggling and commercial exploitation across the land border on the island of Ireland. We will keep under review the expanded data sharing arrangements recently announced by the UK and Irish Governments. While irregular migration into the UK may not be as significant via Northern Ireland as it is across the English Channel, it is difficult to determine the extent of any potential problem without the relevant information. To that end, we await figures on this issue from the Home Office. (Conclusion, Paragraph 76)
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Northern Ireland Office
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Report published 27 May 2026