Taoiseach, UK PM agree to work 'constructively' on Legacy Act issues
Mr Starmer's government has come under pressure in recent days, with his Veterans Minister Alistair Carns reported to have threatened his resignation should British soldiers lose their immunity.
The UK government has committed to repealing and replacing the controversial legislation, however some Labour backbenchers have expressed concern.
Ireland took an inter-state case against the UK under the European Convention of Human Rights, after the former Conservative government introduced the law.
Today's phone call between Mr Martin and Mr Starmer was part of regular dialogue between both leaders and they agreed to continue working "constructively" on the Legacy Act.
Separately, it is understood that Mr Starmer also thanked the Taoiseach for Ireland's support of the recent EU-UK Summit and subsequent agreement.
During a "constructive" and "warm" phone-call, both leaders also talked about the Ireland-UK 2030 strategy which was agreed at the recent Ireland-UK Summit last march.
It saw both countries sign up to closer cooperation in a number of areas including energy, security and trade.
The relationship between both governments is understood to have improved significantly in recent months, since Mr Starmer embarked on a "reset" in relations between the UK, Ireland and other EU countries.
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