Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many Troubles-related enquiries are currently (a) awaiting investigation and (b) under active investigation by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery; and how many of those enquiries relate to alleged offences committed by (i) members of the security forces, (ii) loyalist paramilitary organisations and (iii) republican paramilitary organisations, including the Provisional IRA.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) confirmed in June 2026 to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee that there were 123 live investigations at that time.

The ICRIR is an independent body and it would not be appropriate for the Government to comment on the particulars and alleged perpetrators of ongoing investigations. I would encourage the Honourable Gentleman to request relevant information from the Commission directly.