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Victims 'treated appallingly' by executive
Executive minister Nichola Mallon says politicians need to be judged by 'how they treat people'.
Stormont to pledge £2.5m towards Troubles pension
The pension scheme has been long delayed by disagreements over whether ex-paramilitaries can apply.
1m social distancing is possible in NI from Monday
Gyms and cinemas have also been given indicative dates to speed up the easing of NI's lockdown.
As it happened: Education minister briefed MLAs on Covid-19
The Ad Hoc Covid-19 response Committee was briefed by Education Minister Peter Weir.
Concern about assembly setting MLA allowances
A new proposal would give the NI Assembly authority to set the allowances paid to MLAs.
Executive to mull compulsory public transport masks
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon wants the executive to make face coverings mandatory.
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Inside Politics Q&A visits East Antrim
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack asks local MLAs about Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and more.
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Victims 'treated appallingly' by executive
Executive minister Nichola Mallon says politicians need to be judged by 'how they treat people'.
Stormont to pledge £2.5m towards Troubles pension
The pension scheme has been long delayed by disagreements over whether ex-paramilitaries can apply.
1m social distancing is possible in NI from Monday
Gyms and cinemas have also been given indicative dates to speed up the easing of NI's lockdown.
As it happened: Education minister briefed MLAs on Covid-19
The Ad Hoc Covid-19 response Committee was briefed by Education Minister Peter Weir.
Concern about assembly setting MLA allowances
A new proposal would give the NI Assembly authority to set the allowances paid to MLAs.
Executive to mull compulsory public transport masks
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon wants the executive to make face coverings mandatory.
Video 27 minutes 6 seconds
Inside Politics Q&A visits East Antrim
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack asks local MLAs about Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and more.
Stormont to pledge £2.5m towards Troubles pension
The pension scheme has been long delayed by disagreements over whether ex-paramilitaries can apply.
1m social distancing is possible in NI from Monday
Gyms and cinemas have also been given indicative dates to speed up the easing of NI's lockdown.
As it happened: Education minister briefed MLAs on Covid-19
The Ad Hoc Covid-19 response Committee was briefed by Education Minister Peter Weir.
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