Lord Peter Hain’s comments came as newly appointed Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed he was considering the move.

Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims who died in the Dublin Stardust fire tragedy.

Kevin Winters, who represents 12 families directly impacted by the report, said there now needed to be a public inquiry.

Leaflets with further information about the scheme will be delivered to every household in Northern Ireland from Monday

Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane on Wednesday told the jury that the evidence revealed how distressing the identification process was for the families of the victims

Victims Commissioner Ian Jeffers has proposed a payment to relatives of all of those killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Those bereaved in Northern Ireland’s Troubles have thanked the Government for taking the action.

A service is to be held at the site of the blast in memory of the ten people who lost their lives last October.

The South East Fermanagh Foundation victims group held its annual remembrance service on Sunday.