Public finances in ‘critical position’ as Stormont faces £660m overspend – Murphy

Public finances in ‘critical position’ as Stormont faces £660m overspend – Murphy
Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy speaks to the media following a meeting with the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022.

Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has warned that public finances are in a “critical position” with Stormont departments facing a £660m overspend.

Conor Murphy said he was writing to other ministers to prevent a breach of the block grant, the amount given by the treasury to fund public services in Northern Ireland.

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