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Eighth substantive report of the Independent Reporting Commission
09 December 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the eighth substantive report from the Independent Reporting Commission regarding progress in tackling paramilitarism and associated criminal activity in Northern Ireland.
Action Requested
The UK Government will consider recommendations for addressing paramilitarism, engaging with political parties, civic society, and community representatives. The government remains committed to working closely with partners to tackle paramilitary threats beyond the current Executive Programme's timeline of March 2027.
Key Facts
- Independent Reporting Commission established following Fresh Start Agreement in November 2015.
- New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) Agreement in January 2020 committed to ongoing work against paramilitarism.
- In 2024-2025, there were no security-related deaths for the first time since records began in 1969.
- Paramilitary structures continue to facilitate organised crime and violence despite progress.
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