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1717057

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Republic of Ireland: Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made any representations to the government of the Republic of Ireland about (1) recognising any historic role it may have had in the forming, funding and training of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, and (2) how it may have dealt with terrorist activity during the Troubles.
	tabling member printed	Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
	uin	HL4524
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>It is clear that the Irish Government has legitimate questions to answer regarding its record of dealing with legacy matters in its own jurisdiction. The coroner in the Kingsmill Inquest found, “the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland was “exploited by terrorists” and allowed for “… planning, training, organisation, weapons storage and retreat at a safe physical and legal distance from the authorities that would be faced with investigating terrorist acts in Northern Ireland”.</p><p> </p><p>It is clear that, for many families, effective information recovery will also require the cooperation of the Irish Government and its agencies. The Government continues to encourage the Irish Government to cooperate with the new Independent Commission for Reconciliation &amp; Information Recovery to help facilitate the provision of information to families who request it, including most recently at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 29 April 2024.<strong><br> <br> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 14/05/2024 11:52:45 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	655 label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

1717058

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Omagh Bombing Inquiry
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made any representations to the government of the Republic of Ireland to encourage them to hold a public inquiry into the Omagh Bombing.
	tabling member printed	Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
	uin	HL4525
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>We all remember vividly where we were when we heard the news of that awful atrocity in August 1998, and I pay tribute to Michael Gallagher and the other Omagh families who have pursued their case with great dignity and tenacity.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is doing everything in its power to ensure that the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, under the expert guidance of Lord Turnbull, provides answers. Along with the significant powers provided to it under the Inquiries Act 2005, the Inquiry will need the cooperation of Irish agencies to be as effective as possible.</p><p> </p><p>I raised this directly with the Irish Foreign Minister and Tánaiste at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on Monday 29 April, and I am pleased that he committed to full Irish Government co-operation with the Omagh bombing inquiry. The Government’s focus is on ensuring that the inquiry has every chance of success, and the Irish Government’s role in that is crucial.</p><p> </p><p>At the last two British-Irish Intergovernmental Conferences, the Secretary of State and I pressed the Irish Government to cooperate fully with both the Omagh inquiry and the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery to provide information for victims and families who desire it. The Secretary of State also wrote to the Tánaiste in January, challenging the Irish Government’s own approach to addressing legacy issues, including the number of Troubles-related prosecutions brought in Ireland since April 1998.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 14/05/2024 11:53:47 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	655 label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

1717059

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland: Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made any representations to the government of the Republic of Ireland concerning the coroner’s findings on the 1976 shooting in Kingsmill.
	tabling member printed	Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
	uin	HL4526
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The Kingsmill massacre is an appalling example of the pain and suffering inflicted by the Provisional IRA during the Troubles. The families have fought for many decades to get information and accountability from those responsible. The Government hopes that the findings delivered by the coroner have brought some form of comfort to the families affected.</p><p> </p><p>The coroner, in his findings, expressed gratitude for the assistance the inquest received from the Irish authorities. It is the Government’s view, however, that such cooperation should not be limited to high-profile cases. It is disappointing that the Irish Government has, to date, declined to commit to cooperating with the new Independent Commission for Reconciliation &amp; Information Recovery to help facilitate the provision of information to families who request it. The Government continues to encourage the Irish Government to cooperate with the ICRIR, just as it has done in the Kingsmill inquest and Operation Denton.</p><p> </p><p>I made these points directly to the Irish Government at the most recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 29 April.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 14/05/2024 11:51:35 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	655 label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

1716650

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Public History of British Policy During the Northern Ireland Conflict Expert Advisory Panel
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what funding has been allocated to the work of the Expert Advisory Panel for public history of British policy during the Northern Ireland conflict; and whether the members of the Expert Advisory Panel are being paid.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
	uin	HL4459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The Public History expert advisory panel is independent of Government. Its members are not paid to perform their roles. The panel will be reimbursed for associated costs, for example workshops and seminars in line with recommendations made in the Pilling Report 2009 and the panel’s terms of reference.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 14/05/2024 11:50:55 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1716111

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Omagh Bombing Inquiry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to ensure mental health support is available to police veterans in relation to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	24853
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government has the deepest sympathy for all of those affected by the Omagh bomb in August 1998, including those members from the uniformed services who were present on the day.</p><p>I met with representatives of the Military and Police Support of West Tyrone and Omagh Bomb Inquiry Police Support Group when I visited Omagh last week, and they very clearly set out their concerns about the toll that participation in the Inquiry may take on former officer’s mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>While I was grateful to hear their views - and look forward to doing so again in the future - support for former police officers in respect of their mental health is a devolved issue so is a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/05/2024 16:18:45 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1716112

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Omagh Bombing Inquiry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to ensure legal representation is made available to police veterans called to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	24854
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter but we understand PSNI will be providing legal support to retired police officers called to give evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 14/05/2024 15:08:22 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris previous answer version 33531 answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1715854

	registered interest
	date	03/05/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Euro 2028: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) stakeholders on the timelines for the announcement of capital requirements for the stadia for the Euro 2028 Championships.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	24740
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>EURO 2028 is a fantastic opportunity for the UK and Ireland to showcase world class sport as hosts. The UK Government is continuing to work closely with relevant stakeholders including with regards to host stadia for EURO 2028.</p><p>The Government remains committed to ensuring EURO 2028 leaves a lasting legacy across the UK</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/05/2024 15:17:15 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1715072

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Casement Park: Regeneration
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is their current assessment of the total capital cost of the rebuilding of Casement Park.
	tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
	uin	HL4256
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2024 answer text <p>EURO 2028 is a fantastic opportunity for the UK and Ireland to showcase world-class sport as hosts.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is continuing to work closely with the Department for Communities regarding the cost and delivery of Casement Park whilst also having proper regard for value for money for the taxpayer. We remain committed to ensuring EURO 2028 leaves a lasting legacy across the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine grouped question UIN HL4257 question first answered 08/05/2024 16:19:13 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1715073

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Casement Park: Regeneration
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what level of financial commitment they have made to the Casement Park rebuilding project.
	tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
	uin	HL4257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2024 answer text <p>EURO 2028 is a fantastic opportunity for the UK and Ireland to showcase world-class sport as hosts.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is continuing to work closely with the Department for Communities regarding the cost and delivery of Casement Park whilst also having proper regard for value for money for the taxpayer. We remain committed to ensuring EURO 2028 leaves a lasting legacy across the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine grouped question UIN HL4256 question first answered 08/05/2024 16:19:13 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
	tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1713895

	registered interest
	date	25/04/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Victims' Payments Scheme: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to ensure that the public are aware of the deadline for backdating an application to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	23698
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is due to close for new applications in August 2026. The Scheme is a devolved matter and communications are the responsibility of the Victims Payments Board.</p><p> </p><p>The Board have recently conducted a communications campaign to raise awareness of the scheme, including key milestones such as the closing date for new applications.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 30/04/2024 13:02:27 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell