The commissioner leading the Independent Commission on Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) says the legacy investigations body is in “vital” discussions with the UK Treasury. Sir Declan Morgan, the ICRIR’s chief, states that the organisation has less than 50% of the resources it needs to carry out its work, and that engagement with the Treasury is intended to address resourcing requirements.
Both reports describe the talks as a key step in securing support for the commission’s operations, as it continues efforts related to legacy investigations. The coverage does not provide additional detail on the specific outcomes of the discussions or any timeline for decisions. However, the commissioner’s comments emphasize the scale of the shortfall and the importance of Treasury involvement.
Overall, the articles present the same core information: the ICRIR leadership is discussing funding and resourcing with the Treasury, and the commissioner highlights that the body is currently operating with significantly less than what it requires to fulfil its mandate.
