.RobinSwann_MLA is to give evidence at the UK Covid inquiry later, the first time a Northern Ireland politician will appear at the public hearings in London
It was announced by the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2021 and is due to hold public sessions until 2026.The inquiry is into the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
Among the areas likely to be examined is the impact of power-sharing government in Northern Ireland being interrupted, sometimes for years at a time, on all departments.What is said is bound to trigger difficult memories for families and the public in general, as policies around personal protective equipment , social distancing and visiting hospitals and care homes are discussed.
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