In 2016, Ireland debated welcoming children from the Calais camp, with Frances Fitzgerald discussing refugee policy before the Oireachtas.

The entities involved

• Ireland →

  sovereign state in Northwestern Europe

  • The European Commission funds initiatives supporting Ireland's digital economy.Mon 16:45
  • Ireland is working to improve governmental transparency by enhancing its digital services.Mon 16:45
• Calais →

  commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

  • A dinghy launched from Calais as the border crisis continued, while Marine Le Pen was seen as a presidential frontrunner in France.Mon 14:26
  • The Home Office is monitoring crossings from Calais, a location near Berck in France.Mon 08:55

Related events

• Surge teams were deployed to western beaches near Calais as cooperation on migrant displacement lines and border management was discussed with French counterparts.Sep 3