Legacy framework will be a ‘step forward’ in reconciliation, Taoiseach says

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that a new bill introduced by Labour will replace the previous government's controversial Legacy Act and is seen as a "significant step forward" for reconciliation between the UK and Ireland. The agreement, which was reached after years of negotiation between the British and Irish governments, includes establishing a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers aimed at addressing the needs of victims and their families.

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The Taoiseach, Mr Martin, stated that the Irish and UK governments reached a "concrete and substantial agreement" regarding the Legacy Commission. Labour introduced a new Bill to replace the previous government's controversial Legacy Act, parts of which were ruled incompatible with human rights commitments. The joint framework between the Irish Government and Labour will establish a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers, aimed at addressing issues related to victims' families and survivors from past conflicts. Mr Martin emphasized that this agreement represents a significant step forward in reconciliation efforts on the island of Ireland.

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Speaking afterwards, the Taoiseach said: “This is a really concrete and substantial agreement which will mean a lot to the survivors, to the families of victims, families who lost loved ones.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18

🔮 Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers.

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Legacy framework will be a ‘step forward’ in reconciliation, Taoiseach says · assertive framing

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Mr Martin said the Irish and UK governments had worked together on a “concrete and substantial agreement”. asserted

governments → say → agreement

Labour introduced the Bill to replace the previous government’s controversial Legacy Act, elements of which were deemed in court judgments to be incompatible with human rights commitments. asserted

elements → introduce → commitments

Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers. asserted

Bill → agree → powers

Speaking afterwards, the Taoiseach said: “This is a really concrete and substantial agreement which will mean a lot to the survivors, to the families of victims, families who lost loved ones. asserted

who → speak → ones

“The British and Irish governments have been working hard on this over the last number of years. asserted

governments → work → years

“We have managed to completely reframe it through good negotiation. asserted

We → manage → negotiation

“Notwithstanding challenges, I think this would be a real significant step forward in reconciliation on the island of Ireland.” asserted

this → think → Ireland

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