Select committee: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
The Peter May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Open
Opened 20 May 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
This one-off session will examine the independent review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery which was commissioned following concerns about corporate effectiveness and culture at the organisation. The session will consider the review's findings, the Government's response and actions being taken to implement the recommendations.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 20 May 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 24 June 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence from the Northern Ireland Office relating to the independent review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, 26 June 2026.15 July 2026, Correspondence
- Oral evidence session24 June 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Holly Clark · Northern Ireland Office,
Josephine Kelly · Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR),
Peter May · Corporate Effectiveness and Cultural Health Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery,
Peter Sheridan · Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR),
Sir Declan Morgan · Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Clark · Chief Operating Officer | Northern Ireland Office | 1 |
| Josephine Kelly · Director of Finance and Corporate Services | Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) | 1 |
| Peter May · Independent Reviewer | Corporate Effectiveness and Cultural Health Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery | 1 |
| Peter Sheridan · Commissioner for Investigations | Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) | 1 |
| Sir Declan Morgan · Chief Commissioner | Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence from the Northern Ireland Office relating to the independent review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, 26 June 2026. |