Mr Harris and Mr Biden discussed various matters relating to Northern Ireland during a lengthy bilateral meeting at the White House on Wednesday. The Taoiseach also told the US President about a reset in relations between the Irish and UK Governments. In particular, they specifically discussed the controversial Legacy Act that included an offer of conditional immunity for the perpetrators of Troubles crimes. “The president and I also had an opportunity to talk about Northern Ireland, talk about the fact that the institutions (at Stormont) are back up and running,” said Mr Harris after his meeting at the White House. “We specifically discussed the issue of legacy, an issue which I know President Biden is deeply committed to, in terms of making sure that we have a mechanism for families in Northern Ireland for victims to have truth, reconciliation and justice.

Source: The Herald October 09, 2024 22:57 UTC