Not true. Per Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_passport
According to a study done by Henley & Partners, Ireland has a Henley Visa Restrictions Index of 129, which means that Irish citizens enjoy visa-free access to 129 countries and territories for short-term tourism visits. Ireland is ranked 2nd in the study in terms of international travel freedom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_passport
According to a study done by Henley & Partners, the UK has a Henley Visa Restrictions Index of 128, which means that British citizens enjoy visa-free access to 128 countries and territories for short-term tourism visits. The UK is ranked 3rd in the study in terms of international travel freedom. However this survey did not address British National (Overseas) and other British passports.
Correct. It is easier to get work visas for certain commonwealth countries.However, with respect to work visas, I think the UK passport gives more options
Correct. It is easier to get work visas for certain commonwealth countries.
As I said earlier the UK passport holder is often treated better in visa free situations, i.e. less questioning at immigration counters
longer stays granted etc.
Most of the African former colonies, not that anyone would want to work there.Could you give some examples, please?
My partner is a UK passport holder and I have certainly noticed that there is less questioning on entering the USA and Canada.I beg to differ. Definitely not the case in the US or Canada.
New Zealand, Canada and many others offer this privilege.I agree. 180 days instead of usual 90 for tourist visits in some countries.
When and where was the child born?
You might be in luck.