Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The provisions of the common travel area will continue irrespective of the type of arrangement that will follow the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, including a no-deal scenario. The British and Irish Governments have confirmed that neither Irish citizens in the UK nor British citizens in Ireland will be required to take any action to protect their status or rights associated with the current common travel regime. The issue the Deputy refers to relates to the de Souza case and citizenship rights. This is an issue that was the subject matter of discussions between myself and the British Home Secretary in recent times. The British Government is currently considering whether it will proceed by way of legislative provision to clarify matters following that judgment. I am happy to keep the committee informed of the developments. There is no certainty around it as yet but all of the arrangements that exist under the common travel arrangements will continue. This includes the guarantees under the Good Friday Agreement.