Legacy

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Legacy accord offers chance to deal with ‘unfinished business’ of peace process

Legacy accord offers chance to deal with ‘unfinished business’ of peace process

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

The UK and Irish governments have unveiled new-look legacy mechanisms to examine cases linked to the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Government to stand by calls for public inquiry in Sean Brown case

Government to stand by calls for public inquiry in Sean Brown case

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Simon Harris will stress that the timeline for making the reforms to the Legacy Commission would not result in a timely outcome for Mr Brown’s widow.
Ireland and UK unveil joint framework on Troubles legacy

Ireland and UK unveil joint framework on Troubles legacy

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris will join Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Friday afternoon to formally unveil the proposals
Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Troubles

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Troubles

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday
British and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

British and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.
Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

UK prime minister Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Chequers on Friday.
EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Keir Starmer on Friday.
New Troubles legacy framework ‘effectively there’, says Harris

New Troubles legacy framework ‘effectively there’, says Harris

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris said an agreement on legacy issues relating to the Troubles was close to being agreed.
Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework

Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

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.
Appeals for witnesses to deaths of man and woman during Troubles

Appeals for witnesses to deaths of man and woman during Troubles

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery said their families have spent decades waiting for answers.
Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans

Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

In a call with Micheál Martin, the UK prime minister had what was described as a ‘constructive discussion’ on dealing with the legacy of the conflict
Legislation ‘forthcoming’ to stop Adams internment compensation – Benn

Legislation ‘forthcoming’ to stop Adams internment compensation – Benn

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

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.
NI Secretary to meet with parties over how to deal with legacy

NI Secretary to meet with parties over how to deal with legacy

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Speaking ahead of the engagements, Hilary Benn said the UK government is committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act.
NI Ombudsman has received 40 complains of ‘police predatory behaviour’

NI Ombudsman has received 40 complains of ‘police predatory behaviour’

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long said the Ombudsmans’ office received around eight such complaints a year.
UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.
Public inquiry only current way to deliver truth to Sean Brown’s family – Harris

Public inquiry only current way to deliver truth to Sean Brown’s family – Harris

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris reiterated his support for the family of the murdered GAA official during a visit to Belfast.
Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.
Tánaiste ‘committed’ to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Tánaiste ‘committed’ to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Simon Harris was speaking on the 51th anniversary of the atrocity.
Legacy body carrying out 50 investigations into 96 deaths

Legacy body carrying out 50 investigations into 96 deaths

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

The ICRIR was created by the controversial Legacy Act which halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.
Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says

Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Ireland is still not at the point of dropping its interstate case against the UK over the contentious Legacy Act, the Tánaiste has said.
‘No justification’ for UK government to withhold files on boy killed in Derry

‘No justification’ for UK government to withhold files on boy killed in Derry

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Lady O’Loan herself survived an IRA bombing at Ulster Polytechnic, Jordanstown, in 1977.
Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader said it was now ‘obvious’ the Labour Government will not repeal the Legacy Act.
Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.
Starmer looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to avoid compensating Gerry Adams

Starmer looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to avoid compensating Gerry Adams

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

The Prime Minister spoke after criticism of the Government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.
Simon Harris ‘hopes’ State can drop legacy legal case against British government

Simon Harris ‘hopes’ State can drop legacy legal case against British government

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.
Legacy body to investigate British Army killing of teenage IRA member in 1972

Legacy body to investigate British Army killing of teenage IRA member in 1972

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

The ICRIR has announced a number of new cases in its information recovery stage.
New British government accused of ‘betraying’ Troubles victims

New British government accused of ‘betraying’ Troubles victims

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

The UK government is to challenge a critical court ruling on the Legacy Act.
Troubles commission chief urges end to ‘unwarranted attacks’ on its independence

Troubles commission chief urges end to ‘unwarranted attacks’ on its independence

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Sir Declan Morgan said a Court of Appeal judgment had “clearly and unequivocally” endorsed the independence of the commission.
British government veto on Troubles commission disclosure ruled unlawful

British government veto on Troubles commission disclosure ruled unlawful

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The Court of Appeal part allowed an appeal taken by several Troubles victims against the body created by the last government’s Legacy Act.
Judgment due in Troubles Legacy Act appeal case

Judgment due in Troubles Legacy Act appeal case

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Different challenges against a High Court judgment on the contentious legacy laws were mounted by bereaved relatives and the UK government.
Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide Troubles legacy answers

Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide Troubles legacy answers

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

The British government announced this week that a public inquiry would be held into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.
First reports from ICRIR Troubles investigations ‘due in 2025’

First reports from ICRIR Troubles investigations ‘due in 2025’

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

The ICRIR confirmed on Monday it had received 85 inquiries from families of Troubles victims.
Approach of UK Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Tánaiste

Approach of UK Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Tánaiste

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Micheál Martin described a ‘significant change’ from the previous UK administration
Measures to be brought forward to ‘begin process of repealing Legacy Act’

Measures to be brought forward to ‘begin process of repealing Legacy Act’

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

One of the Labour government’s first steps will be repealing the policy to offer conditional immunity for Troubles crimes.
Northern Ireland Secretary Benn to meet Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Northern Ireland Secretary Benn to meet Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

It comes as officials in Dublin and London seek a ‘reset’ in relations
UK-Ireland ‘reset’ means victim-centred approach to Troubles legacy – Harris

UK-Ireland ‘reset’ means victim-centred approach to Troubles legacy – Harris

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Ireland has challenged UK legacy legislation at the European Court of Human Rights
Ireland will not immediately drop case against UK over Legacy Act – Taoiseach

Ireland will not immediately drop case against UK over Legacy Act – Taoiseach

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Simon Harris said he wanted to find a new way forward on the legacy of the NI Troubles with Sir Keir Starmer.
Starmer and Harris commit to reset Anglo-Irish relations ‘with urgency’

Starmer and Harris commit to reset Anglo-Irish relations ‘with urgency’

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Simon Harris said he looks forward to working closely with Sir Keir Starmer as he acknowledged his ‘comprehensive victory’ in the UK general election
Ireland’s challenge of legacy law ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, says UK minister

Ireland’s challenge of legacy law ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, says UK minister

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Dublin’s stance is ‘hard to reconcile’, a Tory frontbencher tells Parliament.
International panel cites ‘big gaps’ in Troubles police probes

International panel cites ‘big gaps’ in Troubles police probes

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights examined state actions during the conflict.
British soldiers will not face charges over two deaths in Derry, including that of girl (14)

British soldiers will not face charges over two deaths in Derry, including that of girl (14)

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The decisions were taken concerning former soldiers reported over the deaths of Annette McGavigan (14) and William McGreanery (41).
Heaton-Harris says UK-Irish relationship ‘strong enough’ to deal with legacy row

Heaton-Harris says UK-Irish relationship ‘strong enough’ to deal with legacy row

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The legislation has been opposed by all Northern Ireland political parties as well as victims’ organisations.
North's Attorney General considering five requests for legacy inquests in Troubles cases

North's Attorney General considering five requests for legacy inquests in Troubles cases

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

A new Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles will halt all related inquests after May 1.

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