The Government’s legacy legislation will be dependent on the UK Government passing its own laws, the Northern Ireland Secretary has been told.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, Parliamentary under-secretary of state Matthew Patrick, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee, and Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Tánasite Simon Harris said the Irish and British governments are working in ‘very good faith’ to bring about an agreed position.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has again insisted he wants a full and independent investigation into the murder.

Last week, the Irish government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the inquiry investigating the blast.

Hilary Benn will host Simon Harris at Hillsborough Castle on Thursday for a series of talks.

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

It was hoped the overall cost of the three-day event would be just €292,000.

Claire Hanna will be confirmed as the new leader of the SDLP at the party’s annual conference in Belfast on Saturday.

Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly will also attend the meeting in Oxford.

The UK Northern Ireland secretary was attending a meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

The controversial legislation was discussed by the governments at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.

Declassified state papers reveal behind-the-scenes preparations for a meeting between the Irish and UK governments in 1998.

The Swedish popstar claimed her second victory in Liverpool on Saturday with the song Tattoo.

DUP Jeffrey Donaldson said the British government must 'tread sensitively and act wisely' in order to rebuild unionist confidence