Governments will know ‘within weeks’ if legacy agreement can be reached

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tanaiste Simon Harris speak to media during a press conference at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Irish and British governments will know whether they can reach an agreement on Northern Ireland legacy issues “within weeks”, the deputy Irish premier has said.

Simon Harris said both governments are working in “very good faith” to bring about an agreed position.