Almost 700 applications received for Troubles victims’ pension

Belfast bomb victim Jennifer McNern outside Belfast’s High Court, Belfast, begins court bid over Troubles pension. Jennifer McNern who lost both legs in the Abercorn bombing with legal team, solicitors Caroline Dunlop (left) and Matt Higgins (right) of HHD Solicitors. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A pension scheme for people severely injured during the Troubles has received almost 700 applications since it opened, MLAs have been told.

First Minister Paul Givan told the Assembly during question time on Monday that by October 10, 691 applications had been received.