ICRIR is focused on delivering “the unvarnished truth” as it enters next phase of its work   

The ICRIR’s Chief Executive says the new year marks the next important chapter of the Commission’s work with the first of its reports likely to be published in the autumn.

The Commission has published its second annual workplan, setting out areas of focus and ambitions for 2025-26.  

Chief Executive Louise Warde Hunter said the workplan marked the significant progress made so far and underlined the determination to deliver results for those who have placed their confidence and trust in the Commission.

“We are committed to getting the unvarnished truth for victims, survivors and families. That remains our unwavering focus for this year and beyond.” Ms Warde Hunter said.

As of 9 December 2024, 120 people have come forward and started an investigation with the Commission in the hope of finding the answers they have been seeking for so many years. Of those 24 have moved into the Information Recovery stage of the process. In addition the Commission has accepted a request for an investigation from the Secretary of State.

Ms Warde Hunter added: “We are pursuing our investigations and will be publishing our first findings reports in the autumn. We know that answers, often long sought, cannot be rushed. We will continue to demonstrate care and diligence in how we deliver for those who have come to the Commission.”

Chief Commissioner Sir Declan Morgan underlined the Commission’s commitment to supporting people through the investigations process from making their initial contact to the publication of a final report.

“We have designed our TRIM (Trauma and Resiliency Informed Model) approach to address the needs of people as we work with them through this process.

“Their needs are uppermost in our minds as we take the work of the Commission forward into next year,” Sir Declan said.

“We value open, honest and respectful dialogue with victims, survivors and families and wider stakeholders.

“Reconciliation can only be achieved in our community if we tell the unvarnished truth about what happened during the Troubles/Conflict.”

NOTES TO EDITORS

• The Commission published its annual Work Plan 2025-26 on its website: ICRIR Work plan 2025-26 – Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery
• The Commission has published details of live investigations in information recovery on its website Live investigations in information recovery – Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (icrir.independent-inquiry.uk).

• The following dedicated telephone line, operated by trained staff, and other contact routes is available for all those who wish to request an investigation:     

• Telephone: 028 9036 2093     
• Email: Casesupport@icrir.independent-inquiry.uk     
• Post: ICRIR, FREEPOST     
• Telephone lines are open between 10:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday (apart from public holidays).

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