‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman

Fergus O’Dowd was highly critical of UK moves to take unilateral action (Niall Carson/PA)

The chairman of an Irish parliamentary committee on the Good Friday Agreement has expressed his “grave concern” at UK Government moves to tackle the legacy of the Troubles.

The UK Government has said that the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill aims to provide better outcomes for victims, survivors and veterans.