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Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Review
15 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the reform and review of the In [2D [K Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), [8D [K (ICRIR), which will be transformed into the Legacy Commission.
Action Requested
A Section 36 review of ICRIR's performance is planne [6D [K planned, with a deadline of April 30, 2027. A joint oversight committee has [3D [K has been established to address the recommendations from Peter May's review [6D [K review and ensure transparency in sharing findings with staff before wider [K publication.
Key Facts
- The ICRIR commenced its work under the Northern Ireland T [1D [K Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
- More than 270 cases have [K been referred to the ICRIR, with over 100 active investigations underway.
- [11D [K underway.
- Peter May was commissioned by NIO and ICRIR Board to review co [2D [K corporate effectiveness and cultural health of ICRIR.
- A joint ICRIR-NIO [K oversight committee has been established.
- Additional sponsorship resourc [7D [K resource is provided for ICRIR support.
- Section 36 review must be comple [6D [K completed no later than April 30, 2027.
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