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

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

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.