Our innocent victims of the Troubles have in the past been let down time and time again by the Irish Government. We cannot see this repeated under these new Legacy arrangements. It is now time for the Irish Government to publish their legislation and match their words to actions. | Robin Swann MP

4.5K views · 24 reactions | Details of pensions for victims of the Troubles have been made public. The Victims' Commissioner Judith Thompson gave the advice to the government in May, but it has only now been revealed. The document, which calls on Westminster to implement the pension immediately, also states that eligibility should include those injured through carrying out violence. However, some victims say they couldn't accept payments under those circumstances. | BBC Newsline | Facebook

The pension scheme for victims and survivors of the Troubles has a new date for opening. It's intended it will begin receiving applications on June the thirtieth. Stormont has been told the announcement represents a milestone in a scheme which should have been operational a year ago. This report from our home affairs correspondent Julian O'Neill. | BBC Newsline