Announcing Sir Declan as the chief commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), Mr Heaton-Harris said he would help build public confidence in the body.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/05/11/ex-lord-chief-justice-of-northern-ireland-appointed-to-chair-truth-recovery-body/

Responding this evening, Mr Heaton-Harris claimed the Irish Government chose not to follow a recommendation to engage directly with the ICRIR to better understand its plans for the implementation of the legislation.

Source: https://www.irishamerica.com/2023/12/british-government-criticises-irelands-misguided-legal-challenge-to-legacy-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=british-government-criticises-irelands-misguided-legal-challenge-to-legacy-act

The fine for non-co-operation with the ICRIR is to increase from £1,000 to £5,000.

Source: https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/23577784.government-amendments-legacy-bill-dismissed-tinkering-round-edges/?ref=rss