The Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was represented by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP; the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Steve Baker MP; and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Lord Caine. [...] UK and Irish Ministers discussed the publication of the terms of reference for the UK Omagh Bombing Inquiry, and the importance of both governments facilitating the full provision of answers for the families affected. [...] The NSMC noted that this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the North South Ministerial Council and the North South Bodies and that this will be commemorated during the year. [...] The NSMC welcomed the positive developments in delivery of the commitments under New Decade, New Approach and noted that the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive will continue to work together, including through the North South Ministerial Council, to deliver key infrastructure projects which will deliver social, environmental and economic benefits improving the lives of people. [...] Mr Harris stated that the island of Ireland has not yet seen the full benefits of the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement, he said: “We’ve seen the peace element, now we must see the prosperity element.” Thomas Byrne, Minister for the Gaeltacht and Minister for Sport also spoke during the meeting, highlighting the importance of the Euro 2028 Championship as a chance for both the UK and Ireland to “sho.
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