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Arlene Foster denies 'sectarianising' Stormont’s response to Covid-19

Arlene Foster denies 'sectarianising' Stormont’s response to Covid-19

Appearing at the Covid-19 Inquiry, the former first minister was pressed on her party’s use of a controversial veto mechanism during the pandemic.

Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

The former DUP leader expressed ‘great regret’ that ministers did not foresee the speed with which the pandemic took hold.

Minutes show Foster saying she ‘can’t stand’ with O’Neill after Storey funeral

Minutes show Foster saying she ‘can’t stand’ with O’Neill after Storey funeral

The minutes show the Sinn Fein minister defending her attendance at the funeral, claiming there was ‘no dilution’ of the public health message.

Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of Stormont Executive meetings

Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of Stormont Executive meetings

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Fear over Covid infection numbers among Stormont ministers at pandemic outset

Fear over Covid infection numbers among Stormont ministers at pandemic outset

Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Covid inquiry terms of reference to be brought to Cabinet ‘shortly’, says Harris

Covid inquiry terms of reference to be brought to Cabinet ‘shortly’, says Harris

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

The Minister for Further and Higher Education said the inquiry format should enable people to be transparent and forthcoming