Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says

The case remains active, with ministers in Dublin wanting to see how Labour resolves its concerns over the legislation before any decision is taken to withdraw the action

Tánaiste Simon Harris wants both Irish and British governments to take a joint approach to legacy. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Ireland is still not at the point of dropping its interstate case against Britain over the Legacy Act, the Tánaiste has said.

The Government launched an interstate legal case against the British government over the laws which halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.