An attack on Dunmurry police station is expected to be condemned by senior politicians attending the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) today.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Irish ministers are to meet at Hillsborough Castle to discuss legacy issues, reaffirm their commitment to the Good Friday Agreement and discuss the stability of the devolved institutions.

Parliamentary under-Secretary of State Matthew Patrick , Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan are among those who will be in attendance.

It is expected the ministers will condemn the recent attack on Dunmurry police station as well as the attempted attack outside Lurgan police station in March.

placeholder image — Hilary Benn will be among those who will attend today's meeting

The dissident republican group the New IRA has claimed responsibility for the attack on Dunmurry police station, which has been widely condemned.

A male delivery driver was hijacked in west Belfast on Saturday, a device was placed inside the vehicle and he was ordered to drive to Dunmurry police station.

The car exploded outside the station as people were being evacuated - nobody was injured.

During the meeting, the UK Government is also expected to emphasise its commitment to the Troubles Bill and the landmark joint agreement made with the Irish Government in September 2025 .

Mr Benn is to reiterate his pledge to continue progress on the Bill early in the next session.

The conference is also expected to reflect the bilateral commitments made at the second UK-Ireland summit in Cork earlier this year.

Discussions will include the joint commitment to develop any future digital ID solutions in partnership and opportunities to share lessons from the Northern Ireland peace process and enhance cross-border economic resilience.