Posted 2/13/2024, 2:36:24 PM
Dispute arises over NI revenue raising measures in £3.3bn Westminster funding deal
- Government asking NI Executive to raise minimum £113m in 2023-24 through locally generated income as part of £3.3bn financial package
- NI parties signed letter committing to look at "additional funding (revenue raising and other sources)" but say current deal does not provide basis for sustainable public finances
- First Minister Michelle O'Neill stated she did not agree to revenue raising measures like water charges as part of the deal
- SDLP demands transparency on what was agreed between NI Executive parties and government on revenue raising
- DUP assembly member Gary Middleton denies parties agreed to look specifically at revenue raising options, but to secure sustainable finances from Westminster