Leo Varadkar arrives in Belfast to meet UK representatives and discuss Legacy Bill

The Legacy Bill will see all civil and criminal Troubles cases — including inquests — close down from next May

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Northern Ireland for a funding announcement for PEACEPLUS, a new EU programme to build reconciliation and greater prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has arrived in Belfast where he will hold bilateral meetings with UK representatives and discuss the UK's controversial Legacy Bill.

Mr Varadkar is in Northern Ireland for a funding announcement for PEACEPLUS, a new EU programme to build reconciliation and greater prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.