New Troubles legacy framework 'effectively there', says Tánaiste

Simon Harris said the two Governments are 'on the verge' of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised 'dangerous rhetoric' around the international treaty.

Tánaiste Simon Harris. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 - 18:29

Cillian Sherlock, PA

An agreement between the British and Irish Governments on legacy issues in Northern Ireland is “effectively there”, the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris said the two Governments are “on the verge” of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised “dangerous rhetoric” around the international treaty.