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

Simon Harris said discussions are ongoing between the Irish and British governments on reform of the Legacy Act. Picture: PA

The Tánaiste is to meet political parties in Stormont over how to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Speaking ahead of his meetings with party leaders in Belfast on Monday, Simon Harris said the Legacy Act, which was brought about by the previous Conservative government in London, is “not fit for purpose”.