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Northern Ireland Secretary in Dublin for first visit
Bryant will meet Irish ministers and business leaders as he pushes cross-border trade, investment and legacy reforms, with talks also covering security.
- On Monday, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant conducted his first official visit to Dublin to discuss joint security, trade, and legacy commitments, accompanied by Northern Ireland Minister Baroness Ruth Anderson and UK Ambassador to Dublin Kara Owen.
- Bryant insisted it is "full steam ahead" for the government to replace the controversial Legacy Act, aiming to address unsolved Troubles murders while commanding confidence from those affected by the conflict.
- During bilateral meetings, the Secretary of State discussed shared priorities with Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, emphasizing the UK-Ireland relationship is "fundamental to our shared security and prosperity."
- Bryant described the lack of an agreed budget at Stormont five months into the financial year as "shocking," vowing to get a deal "over the line in the next few days."
- The government plans to table amendments to the legislation in the coming days, seeking to ensure families impacted by the Troubles receive answers for the "pain and anguish" they have endured.
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