New Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit Established
A new Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit has been established in An Garda Síochána.
This unit arises from the Joint Framework on the Legacy of the Troubles, which was announced on 19 September 2025 by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn.
The Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit acts as a single point of contact for co-operation with the UK authorities, under the Joint Framework agreement, on Troubles-related cases.
It is also the central point of contact and co-ordination for victims and families in relation to Troubles-related investigations undertaken by An Garda Síochána.
The Unit will endeavour to answer questions that victims or family members may have in relation to An Garda Síochána of Troubles-related investigations. Where possible, a family report may be provided to the family.
The Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit will liaise with Divisional level investigators nationwide in respect of Troubles-related investigations conducted by An Garda Síochána.
The unit is based at Walter Scott House on Military Road, Dublin 8. It is headed by a Detective Chief Superintendent, who reports into the Assistant Commissioner, Garda Crime & Security Intelligence Service.
On the establishment of the Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said:
“The Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit will give the victims and families involved in Troubles-related investigations a point of access for information about their cases and a place to direct their queries. It will also act as a single point of contact for co-operation with UK authorities on Troubles-related cases. The aim is that the unit will make the journey of navigating Troubles-related cases easier for the victims and families involved, while also supporting the wider work being conducted in securing truth, accountability and, where possible, justice.”
If you would like to get in touch with the Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit please find contact details below:
- Phone: 01 - 6661322 (dedicated to calls from the public, with voicemail facility)
- Email: Troubleslegacyliaisonunit@garda.ie
- Address: Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit, Walter Scott House, Military Road, Dublin 8, D08 HE2P