Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met a Sinn Féin delegation at Stormont. Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Féin vice-president, stated the Irish government's interstate case against the UK over the Troubles Legacy Act must stay available amid uncertainty on replacement laws. Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin leader, reported Martin pledged close monitoring of legacy commitments.

The 2023 Legacy Act, passed by the UK Conservative government, granted immunity from prosecution in some Troubles-era cases. It faced opposition from Stormont parties and victims' groups. The UK Supreme Court upheld a government appeal on Thursday. Martin said his government will review the ruling closely.

The UK Labour government committed to repealing the act and introducing new measures. In September, the UK and Irish governments set a joint framework for legacy handling. Martin noted the UK has met commitments so far and called the framework the best chance in decades for a lasting approach.

O'Neill welcomed Martin's position to pursue the case if the UK fails on framework pledges. McDonald stressed avoiding concessions to veterans that weaken the framework's legality.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson expressed disappointment in the Irish stance on legacy. He criticised Dublin for pursuing an interstate case against the UK while not holding a parallel inquiry into the Omagh bombing alongside the UK inquiry.

Alliance leader Naomi Long, Justice Minister, called current legacy arrangements inadequate. She urged the Irish government to advance its own legislation for a unified approach focused on victims.

UUP leader Jon Burrows held phone talks with Martin on legacy, trade, and European matters. He said Dublin's legacy handling falls short and insisted on fair treatment for former soldiers and police. SDLP leader Claire Hanna backed keeping options like the interstate case open to ensure UK compliance and proper information disclosure.