New Troubles legacy agreement 'very close', says Irish PM

The Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, has stated that a new agreement on the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland is "very close". This came after a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, which Martin described as "warm and constructive". The Troubles, a period of conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, have left a complex and sensitive legacy. The two leaders' discussion focused on finding a way to address this legacy in a manner that is fair and acceptable to all parties involved. While the details of the proposed agreement have not been disclosed, the fact that both the Irish and UK governments are actively working towards a resolution suggests that progress is being made. The successful implementation of such an agreement could help to heal the wounds of the past and pave the way for a more peaceful and stable future in Northern Ireland.