The DUP, TUV and UUP request funds from Stormont after previously pledging to cover the full cost.
BBC News NI political reporter
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, UUP leader Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister instead proposed contributing £4,000 and for Stormont to "bear the balance costs". It is understood officials have estimated the installation costs for the eastern site at around £18,000, whereas the western site was £4,000.DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, UUP leader Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister have proposed contributing £4,000
"Is it now to be policy that if any further memorials or structures are requested at Parliament Buildings, then, those seeking such will have to bear the full costs of production and installation, or is the centenary stone project alone to be treated in this way?"
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Labour council leader 'protected' by Unionist coalition against no confidence voteA LABOUR council leader will not face a vote of no confidence after Unionist parties “joined forces” to reject the SNP's attempt to trigger one…
Read more »
Stormont: US politicians to meet parties during NI visitThe group known as the America Irish State Legislators Caucus will attend several events later.
Read more »
Sinn Féin were Stormont's biggest overspenders in 2022The SDLP was the only main party which recorded an income greater than its expenditure last year.
Read more »
Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continuesNorthern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.
Read more »
Belfast Harbour denies corporate manslaughter of Neil RooneyNeil Rooney, a father-of-two from County Down, died at Stormont Wharf in March 2017.
Read more »
NI state papers: NI to Scotland rail tunnel considered in 1960sNewly-released government papers show Stormont looked at a rail line from Donaghadee to Portpatrick.
Read more »