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Government remains ‘committed’ to Troubles Legacy Act despite judge’s ruling

The Government has said it remains committed to its controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act despite a High Court judge ruling that one of its key elements is unlawful. Delivering a judgment at Belfast High Court, Mr Justice Adrian Colton ...

28 Feb 2024 at 22:29

National News

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

The head of a new Troubles truth and investigation commission has urged an end to “unwarranted attacks” on the body’s independence. Sir Declan Morgan, who is chief commissioner at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information ...

24 Sept 2024 at 12:52

Northern Ireland

Anglo-Irish conference will discuss legacy and Stormont return – Martin

The restoration of the Northern Ireland political institutions and legacy will be discussed at the British Irish Association conference, Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. The annual conference featuring political, civic and ...

06 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Benn to use speech to declare ‘new chapter’ in UK-Irish relations

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn is to set out the Government’s commitment to a “new chapter” in UK-Ireland relations. Mr Benn is due to deliver a keynote address at the annual British-Irish Association Conference in Oxfordshire ...

07 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Approach of Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Irish Tanaiste

The Labour government’s approach to the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past has been praised as a “significant change” from the previous administration. Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin welcomed consultation with ...

09 Sept 2024 at 13:00

Northern Ireland

Finucane inquiry ‘keeping with spirit’ of new UK approach to legacy – Harris

Irish president Michael D Higgins and Irish premier Simon Harris have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane. An inquiry into the Belfast solicitor’s murder 35 years ago ...

11 Sept 2024 at 21:28

Northern Ireland

Public inquiry must uncover truth behind Finucane killing – O’Neill

A public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane must uncover the full truth about the “shameful killing”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. Ms O’Neill welcomed the announcement from Northern ...

11 Sept 2024 at 15:10

Northern Ireland

O’Neill hopeful of decision on Casement funding in immediate future

Michelle O’Neill has said she hopes there will be a decision from the UK Government on funding to rebuild Casement Park in the “immediate period ahead”. But Northern Ireland’s First Minister also warned that the ...

13 Sept 2024 at 15:25

Not rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 a missed opportunity – GAA

Northern Ireland

Those responsible for Casement Park rebuild failure ‘should hang heads in shame’

The failure to ensure that Casement Park will be rebuilt in time for Euro 2028 is a missed opportunity “that our entire society will look back on with considerable regret”, the GAA has said. Justin McNulty, an ...

14 Sept 2024 at 17:45

Northern Ireland

Martin ‘not yet convinced’ Labour will fully repeal Legacy Act

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said he is not yet convinced that the new Labour Government will fully repeal the previous administration’s controversial Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland ...

17 Sept 2024 at 10:43

National News

Irish Government open to increasing funding for Casement Park, says Taoiseach

The Irish Government is open to increasing funding for Casement Park, the Taoiseach has said. There has been mounting speculation that the stadium is set to be axed as a venue for Euro 2028. The ...

14 Jul 2024 at 14:43

National News

Northern Ireland Secretary Benn to meet Irish deputy premier Martin

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn will meet Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin at Hillsborough Castle on Thursday. Mr Benn became Secretary of State following the Labour landslide in the ...

10 Jul 2024 at 18:11

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