Secretary of State Hilary Benn challenged the Stormont Executive to reform Northern Ireland's public services during a speech marking the anniversary of power-sharing restoration. He emphasized that a lack of government funding is not the primary obstacle, highlighting missed opportunities to learn from other parts of the UK and the need for decisive action. Benn will also address Northern Ireland's place in the Union and the importance of ensuring its benefits reach all communities.
Benn will deliver a keynote speech in Belfast on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive
"I frequently hear it said that more funding is required from the UK Government and that that is the reason why public services are in such a state," he said.He said there had been "many missed opportunities to take decisions, or to apply learning from other parts of the UK". When questioned on revenue raising, Little-Pengelly said there were a range of ways to fund these things, and the Executive is actively looking at solutions but offered caution on any "easy solutions".
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