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© Copyright, Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery 2026.

ICRIR response to Secretary of State’s written ministerial statement

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Speaking following a statement made to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, on the independent review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, Chief Commissioner Sir Declan Morgan said:

“I and my fellow Commissioners welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and thank Peter May for his diligence and professionalism in conducting the independent review.

“We are a developing organisation and the independent review was jointly commissioned to provide a clear, objective assessment of the ICRIR’s corporate effectiveness and cultural health.

“The review recognises real strengths, however as with any newly established organisation growing at pace, it also identifies areas where improvement is required. The Commission welcomes that feedback.

“Our focus is on learning from this review and continuing to build a service for victims, survivors and their families that meets the highest standards.”