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Ministers meet over credit crunch | |
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Stormont ministers have met to discuss the credit crunch in Northern Ireland. | |
A spokesman said the ministers had agreed to meet again to discuss the issue on Monday morning. | |
Discussions on details of a package of measures to help people suffering from the credit crunch will continue over the weekend. | |
The meeting took place amid reports of tensions over how money is being spent by the executive. | |
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 £13m. | 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. |