Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Close the United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland border immediately.
Closed
191 signatures
What the petition asks
Immediately close the United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland border to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
As the schools are being closed and other countries, especially countries within the EU, are suspending travel, it is imperative that cross border travel be curtailed. With the NHS responding to a crisis, health services in Northern Ireland also cannot afford the extra burden and expense of providing healthcare to people who might have arrived from the Republic.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
191
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 Mar 2020
Closed
27 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.