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Ministers 'at odds over budget' Ministers 'at odds over budget'
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Stormont ministers are to meet later amid reports of tensions over how money is being spent.Stormont ministers are to meet later amid reports of tensions over how money is being spent.
During the 150-day stand-off, all parties agreed that tackling the credit crunch and fuel poverty was a priority.During the 150-day stand-off, all parties agreed that tackling the credit crunch and fuel poverty was a priority.
Measures approved since their return include Titanic Signature Project funding and deferral of water charges.Measures approved since their return include Titanic Signature Project funding and deferral of water charges.
However, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie's plan for a £200 electricity credit for vulnerable households has not yet been approved.However, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie's plan for a £200 electricity credit for vulnerable households has not yet been approved.
There have been reports of tensions between ministers, with some accusing their SDLP colleague of unduly raising people's expectations.There have been reports of tensions between ministers, with some accusing their SDLP colleague of unduly raising people's expectations.
On Wednesday, the fuel poverty plan was criticised by Sinn Féin which questioned whether Northern Ireland Electricity should be given £30m. On Wednesday, the fuel poverty plan was criticised by Sinn Féin which questioned whether Northern Ireland Electricity should be given £13m.
A Department of Social Development spokesperson said NIE would not benefit financially from any proposed fuel credit payment.A Department of Social Development spokesperson said NIE would not benefit financially from any proposed fuel credit payment.
BBC Northern Ireland political editor Mark Devenport said that that given the tensions and the tightness of executive finances, it's thought discussions on the credit crunch plan may go on at least until Monday when it is due to be unveiled before the assembly.BBC Northern Ireland political editor Mark Devenport said that that given the tensions and the tightness of executive finances, it's thought discussions on the credit crunch plan may go on at least until Monday when it is due to be unveiled before the assembly.