A bronze bust of Good Friday Agreement talks chairman George Mitchell has been removed from outside Queen's University Belfast.
The large bust of Mr Mitchell, who chaired the interparty talks that led to the peace agreement in 1998, was taken away in the early hours of today.
It had been in a prominent position on the front lawn of the university.
It is believed it has been moved into storage while the university decides what to do with it.
The piece, by celebrated painter and sculptor Colin Davidson, was unveiled in April 2023 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the agreement and is believed to have cost around £35,000 (€40,580).
The university said it had sought reassurances from Mr Mitchell about his contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
"Senator Mitchell previously provided reassurances to the University regarding his contact with Epstein," a spokesperson said.
"The files released on Friday has shown this to be incorrect and in light of this information, the University acted accordingly.
"We have nothing further to add," they added.
The university has also been asked about whether it intends to take action in respect of the Clintons.
Former US president Bill Clinton has been referenced in the Epstein files and both he and Hilary Clinton are to give evidence to a congressional hearing.
The university has a number of associations with the Clintons.
Mrs Clinton is the university's current chancellor and the first woman to hold the role.
The university also has a "leadership institute" named after Bill Clinton and a scholarship fund named after the couple that funds study opportunities for Northern Ireland students in the United States.
"Queen's University is not currently considering any action against other individual," the spokesperson added.
