Hillsborough Castle: New NI Sec of State set for talks with Tanaiste
Among the topics for discussion will be the Legacy Act
Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, is expected to meet Tanaiste Micheal Martin, later today (Thursday) at Hillsborough Castle .
The two men are set to discuss a number of issues including the controversial Legacy Act, offering a limited form of immunity for those involved in Troubles crimes.
Mr Benn became Secretary of State following the Labour landslide in the UK General Election.
Mr Martin, who is the Irish foreign affairs minister, will participate in the formal engagement as officials in Dublin and London seek a "reset" in relations.
Irish premier Simon Harris has said a reset in UK-Ireland relations means a victim-centred approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
The Irish government recently mounted a legal case in the European Court of Human Rights against the legacy laws introduced by the previous UK government.
Ahead of the election in the UK, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - now Prime Minister - vowed to repeal the contentious legislation provisions.
Elsewhere, Irish officials have also sought commitments from the UK over the funding of Casement Park ahead of Euro 2028.