Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the pastSpeaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.
Legacy body carrying out 50 investigations into 96 deathsThe ICRIR was created by the controversial Legacy Act which halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.
Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversationMr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.