On the recordJune 12, 2026
the CTA was positive for Irish and British people but that it constantly needed to be managed as people would “endeavour to abuse it”.
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Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil
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theguardian.comthe CTA was positive for Irish and British people but that it constantly needed to be managed as people would “endeavour to abuse it”.
Discussing the Common Travel Area and its management.
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