Legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has been introduced to the UK's House of Commons.
It follows a commitment by the British government to repeal and replace the previous Conservative government's controversial Legacy Act.
Last month a framework agreement was announced by the British and Irish governments at Hillsborough.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has welcomed the legislation and said that he would review it over the coming days. He also praised the speed at which the legislation was brought forward.
The legislation includes a new legacy commission with greater powers, independence and increased oversight.
In the Republic of Ireland, the Government will introduce legislation to ensure that state agencies can co-operate with the legacy commission.
An Garda Síochána will also establish a new legacy unit.
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There will also be additional protections for British army veterans, including from repeated investigations.
Last year the Irish government took an interstate case against the UK, following the passing of the controversial Legacy Act in 2023.
It is understood that a decision on ending that case is not likely to happen until the new legislation has been fully passed and implemented.
Discussions on what would replace the Legacy Act have been ongoing for around a year, since Labour came into office in the UK.
