This week we learned more about how our nations can support tourism across BIPA jurisdictions thanks to our guest speakers:
⭕️Joanne Stuart -
@NIrelandTA
⭕️Alice Mansergh -
@TourismIreland
⭕️Eoghan O'Mara Walsh -
@Irishtourismind
⭕️Grainne O'Connor -
@GlobalGeoparks
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Our Economic Committee has published a report on energy security in BIPA jurisdictions, which includes recs on;
⭕️Training & recruiting retrofitters making buildings more efficient.
⭕️Getting support to vulnerable in future energy shocks.
Read more here:
I was very glad to have the opportunity to address the
@BritishIrishPA
this morning.
Our many sporting and tourism links reflect the really positive North-South, East-West, collaboration that is taking place today.
And we look forward to further deepening those links 🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧
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@PJohnstonFCDO
tells the plenary that there will be no border controls under the Electronic Travel Authorisation, and the UK wants obtaining one to be as easy as possible.
The ETA is a new requirement for tourists permitting them to travel without a visa.
#BIPA
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We heard about the potential opportunities for tourism in Northern Ireland and the challenges posed by the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement from
@NIrelandTA
chief
@j1lstuart
.
#BIPA
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This morning, I addressed the
@BritishIrishPA
in my home county of Wicklow.
British and Irish relations are built on deep and enduring political, cultural, economic, and social ties.
Today was an important opportunity to solidify those links.
🗨️An Taoiseach
@SimonHarrisTD
told our plenary of the importance of interpersonal relations between Ireland and the UK to mutual prosperity. He wants to hear more on how we can deepen post-Agreement reconciliation and cooperation.
#BIPA
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Our Steering Committee has met to put the final touches on the plenary and to make decisions on future policy work.
This plenary will focus on tourism and how to harness the benefits of mutual cooperation to boost it.
#BIPA
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We will hold our next Plenary on 15-16 April in Co Wicklow, Ireland.
Politicians from the UK, Ireland, and the UK Crown Dependencies will gather to co-operate on matters of mutual interest to all jurisdictions.
#BIPA
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Members of Committee D paid a visit to the Scottish Parliament for its rural housing inquiry where they discussed land management, academic perspectives and local and central government planning.
#BIPA
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