An Irish Language Commissioner, funding for infrastructure, provisions for the Emma DeSouza case and more money to end the nurses' pay dispute - here's the Stormont proposal, and what happens next.
Edward Carson's Statue in the grounds of Stormont Parliament in Belfast. Image: Niall Carson Edward Carson's Statue in the grounds of Stormont Parliament in Belfast. Image: Niall Carson THE FIVE MAIN parties in Northern Ireland have been presented with a proposal that could form the basis for reestablishing the Northern Ireland Executive.
Smith has warned that if it doesn’t return by Monday 13 January, that he would call fresh elections in Northern Ireland. The Commissioner would also provide “advice and guidance, and introducing, supporting and monitoring the use of best practice language standards”. There will also be funding to support mental health services in Northern Ireland over the next three years, and increased funding for capital infrastructure projects, including:The Petition of Concern is a notice signed by at least 30 MLAs and presented to the Speaker. It usually expresses concern about a motion before the Assembly.
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