Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said new UK legacy proposals are effectively a get-out-of-jail card for paramilitaries (Brian Lawless/PA)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that UK plans to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland amount to “get out of jail” legislation for ex-paramilitaries.

Mr Martin was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government when it comes to the Good Friday Agreement.