DUP leader Gavin Robinson stated that An Garda Siochana has never responded to requests from the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

Robinson made the comments to reporters at Stormont on Monday following a meeting with Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee.

He noted that families have approached the ICRIR seeking details about what happened to their relatives. Robinson said the Irish police force has satisfied zero such requests.

Robinson received an indication of progress on Irish legislation related to Troubles legacy issues. He plans to review it with a focus on victims.

He described the Garda's lack of response as representative of the Irish government's handling of legacy matters.

Robinson pointed out that Irish politicians express interest in addressing victims' needs and queries. He contrasted this with the ICRIR receiving no fulfilled requests for information.

He mentioned a framework agreement from last September that led to a telephone line setup. Robinson said this holds little value without actual information sharing.

Robinson reported hearing from the ICRIR that the Irish government maintains a blanket refusal for its authorities to engage with the commission.

The Irish Department for Justice has been contacted for comment.