They earlier visited the Ashton Centre and described developing childcare support as a key priority for the new Executive. The stipulation is a key element of a £3.3 billion financial package drawn up by the Government to support the return of devolution in Northern Ireland. Ms O’Neill stated to media: “I am ruling out a 15% rates increase”. This is going to continue into the days and weeks ahead.”Stormont Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald (Liam McBurney/PA)Ms Little-Pengelly said they want Northern Ireland to be sustainable. “What is the narrative across the rest of the UK, it’s all about trying to protect household incomes, they’re even talking about tax reductions, and yet in Northern Ireland we’re being asked to increase the tax burden on these hard-working families.

Source: The Herald February 15, 2024 05:34 UTC