Tánaiste Simon Harris said an agreement on legacy issues relating to the Troubles was close to being agreed.

Over the past year, the UK and Irish Governments have engaged in a process for ‘root and branch’ reform of the Legacy Act and the ICRIR.

Police figures show that racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels.

A Supreme Court judgment in 2020 paved the way for the ex-Sinn Fein president to secure compensation over his internment without trial in the 1970s.

Lord Turnbull said his experience to date over the cooperation of some state agencies with the inquiry had caused him to have ‘some concerns’

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people.

The Communities Minister has been accused of ‘poor judgment’ over a social media post hours before Larne Leisure Centre was attacked.

Northern Ireland’s police chief said ‘bigots and racists’ behind earlier nights of unrest in the region would be arrested.

Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, which had resulted in 15 arrests by Thursday evening.

Mr Lyons has faced criticism over a social media post about the location of migrant families who fled their homes.

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.

Lady Anderson was joined by other peers at Westminster in condemning ‘the appalling acts of racist thuggery’ seen on the streets of Ballymena.

Speaking ahead of the engagements, Hilary Benn said the UK government is committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act.

Gordon Lyons was commenting ahead of an anticipated decision by the Treasury on whether it will make a financial contribution to Casement Park.

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.

Tánaiste Simon Harris reiterated his support for the family of the murdered GAA official during a visit to Belfast.

The Appeal Court judges said the order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on June 2nd.

Judges in Belfast have ruled that NI Secretary Hilary Benn is acting unlawfully in failing to hold a public inquiry into Mr Brown’s murder.

Tánasite Simon Harris said the Irish and British governments are working in ‘very good faith’ to bring about an agreed position.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has again insisted he wants a full and independent investigation into the murder.

Hilary Benn will host Simon Harris at Hillsborough Castle on Thursday for a series of talks.

A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said the family of the GAA official had ‘waited far too long for truth, justice and accountability’.

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

The North's Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

The Northern Ireland Office said investment, trade and economic growth is at the top of Hilary Benn’s agenda.

Ireland is still not at the point of dropping its interstate case against the UK over the contentious Legacy Act, the Tánaiste has said.

The north west city and town are set to receive up to £20 million each.

Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.

The NI Secretary wrote to the Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots on Monday to inform him of the decision.

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

The former SDLP leader Mr Eastwood said conversations about a unity referendum had “moved to a different level” since Brexit

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

The ICRIR has announced a number of new cases in its information recovery stage.

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has notified the First Minister and deputy First Minister that the democratic consent process has begun.

Stormont finance minister Caoimhe Archibald said while the settlement was encouraging, it was not enough to plug a projected funding gap.

The Commons heard NHS waiting times in Northern Ireland are the longest in the UK and public services are ‘in crisis’ because of a lack of funding.

Sir Declan Morgan said a Court of Appeal judgment had “clearly and unequivocally” endorsed the independence of the commission.

Mr Robinson said that after a difficult six months, he was pledging to rebuild the party for future elections.

Different challenges against a High Court judgment on the contentious legacy laws were mounted by bereaved relatives and the UK government.