Charlie Flanagan claims PSNI chief's claims on Republic's immigration checks are 'not well founded'

Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan has rejected claims from the North's police chief that weaker immigration checks in the Republic of Ireland are providing a route for international criminals to enter the UK.

Charlie Flanagan claims PSNI chief's claims on Republic's immigration checks are 'not well founded'
Wed, 14 Dec, 2016 - 13:47

Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan has rejected claims from the North's police chief that weaker immigration checks in the Republic of Ireland are providing a route for international criminals to enter the UK.

Mr Flanagan said George Hamilton's comments were not well founded.

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