The British‑Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today at Hillsborough Castle. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, and Parliamentary Under‑Secretary of State, Matthew Patrick MP, will welcome Irish Ministers Helen McEntee TD and Jim O’Callaghan TD. The meeting follows recent attacks on police stations in Northern Ireland and a legislative transition for the Troubles Bill. Both governments will reaffirm their commitment to the Good Friday Agreement and condemn the attacks. Discussions will cover the Troubles Bill, a legacy framework for victims and veterans, and joint commitments made at the second UK‑Ireland Summit, including future digital ID solutions and cross‑border economic resilience. The conference aims to strengthen peace and stability in the devolved institutions.
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