Stormont budget: £320m approved without Finance Minister's consent

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The BBC understands funds were approved by RobinSwannMoH, DeirdreHargey and naomi_long shortly before they left their Stormont posts

According to the Department of Finance, former Health Minister Robin Swann approved £280m for health expenditure in September. He previously approved £80m of spending in July.

Former Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey approved £22.6m for a Discretionary Support Scheme in October. While shortly before she left office in the same month, former Justice Minister Naomi Long approved £20m for legal aid payments in October.An Alliance spokesperson said Ms Long's request for funds was to allow for the provision of legal aid to continue.

"Legal aid is a vital public service and there are serious implications for access to justice if we cannot afford to provide it," a statement said.Image source,

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RobinSwannMoH DeirdreHargey naomi_long I wouldn't let them spend the change from the shop let alone millions

RobinSwannMoH DeirdreHargey naomi_long You can read more about the Ministerial Directions issue on page 22 of our recent 2022-23 Budget Update report:

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