Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The British Government has succeeded in uniting every party on this island in opposition to its so-called legacy Bill. The Bill is not about legacy or in any way endorsed by people on this island. It will be devastating for families and unilaterally close the door on them getting truth and justice. It is contrary to the Stormont House Agreement, which states that processes dealing with the past should be victim centred.

The Bill is also contrary to the spirit of partnership of the Good Friday Agreement, which all parties should seek to foster and not undermine. Sinn Féin has called on the Government to take an interstate case against the British Government to meet our obligations as co-guarantor of these agreements. The Taoiseach has received the advice of the Attorney General on this and has indicated that no decision has yet been made but it is under consideration. Will the Taoiseach indicate in what timeframe the Government will make such a decision?

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