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UK, Ireland Announce New 'Troubles' Legacy Deal

The UK government announced Friday it would replace controversial legislation designed to draw a line under issues stemming from three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, paving the way for investigations into killings to restart.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Hilary Benn: Troubles legacy agreement will deal with ‘unfinished business’

Northern Ireland secretary says he hopes measures will give answers to victims on both sides of political divide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Benn rejects claim of handling ‘dual control’ of legacy issues to Dublin

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris also pushed back on unionist criticism that his government had been given too much say on the new legacy framework.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

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

The UK and Irish governments have unveiled new-look legacy mechanisms to examine cases linked to the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Irish government to stand by calls for public inquiry in Sean Brown case

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

British and Irish governments to present new Troubles legacy proposals

Framework outlines legislation both sides will need to pass to create agency investigating Troubles-era crimes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of NI Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

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Irish police find remains of child in search for missing boy

Gardai believe the human skeletal remains belong to Daniel Aruebose, but formal identification and DNA analysis has yet to take place.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Irish deputy premier backs mooted Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

Ireland is among countries which have said they will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

The Fine Gael candidate held the launch event in her home county of Monaghan.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025

Heather Humphreys launches presidential bid in Monaghan

She said the three pillars to her campaign are community, unity and opportunity.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025

Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Too many people ‘have remained silent’ on the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Ireland has called for ‘clarity’ on the European Commission’s proposals to partially suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

Euronews · Sep 9, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025

Bomb threats made against Simon Harris’s home

It is understood Mr Harris is not at home currently.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Simon Harris condemns second ‘vile’ threat against his family

“It is me today but it will be someone else tomorrow,” the Tanaiste said.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Gardai investigate second threat in a week against Simon Harris’s family

Ireland’s deputy premier has received threats before, including through social media and a phoned bomb threat.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

New Troubles legacy framework ‘effectively there’, says Harris

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

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

UK exit from ECHR ‘would remove foundations of Good Friday agreement’

Peace deal cannot be ‘negotiated away’ by British political figures who want to quit ECHR, says Irish deputy PM

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Irish deputy premier speaks to ‘brave’ Irishwoman who was kidnapped in Haiti

It was confirmed last week that Gena Heraty and the other hostages had been released.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Woman arrested after threats against Simon Harris released

Earlier this week the Tanaiste said he had received ‘direct threats’ at the weekend, targeting his family.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Woman arrested in probe into online threats against Irish politician

It comes after Tanaiste Simon Harris revealed he had received direct threats targeting his family.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Harris: Threat against my children is ‘cowardice’

Gardai have said they are investigating the threat which appeared at the weekend on social media.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Investigation launched after online threat against Simon Harris and family

The threat was reportedly made on social media over the weekend.

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