The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has accepted the recommendation for Peter Sheridan to be confirmed Commissioner for Investigations designate of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
Confirming the announcement, Mr Heaton-Harris said:
"I am pleased to confirm Peter Sheridan as Commissioner for Investigations designate, following an independent recommendation from Sir Declan Morgan and his panel.
"Peter brings a wealth of senior investigative experience and I am confident he can utilise these skills to help victims of the Troubles and their families find the answers they deserve."
The formal appointment of Mr Sheridan will only take place following the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill receiving Royal Assent and establishment of the ICRIR.
The appointment process followed a fair and open competition against criteria that were set out to Parliament.
