Crucial NI surgical services are not ‘stood down again’ - one in four people in NI on a waiting list

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Subscribe              May 25, 2021           Good morning Your Tuesday news round-up: * Naomi Long: No new Bobby Storey funeral probe – we must be sensitive to grief of IRA enforcer's family. The justice minister Naomi Long has said she sees no merit in the idea of appointing a judge to lead a fresh inquiry into the Bobby Storey funeral controversy, telling MLAs that she is concerned about his grieving family. * Arlene Foster questions existence of letter at centre of DUP coup. Outgoing DUP leader Arlene Foster has questioned the existence of a letter at the centre of an internal party coup against her. * First victims' pension payments expected this financial year, says Long. The first pension payments for people badly injured during the Troubles are expected to be made in the current financial year, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. Stay informed for just 1 penny a day with our 3 month trial. Use the promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for full access to the News Letter. You'll see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles and access to the app (digital+ only). Click for full details.  You can cancel at any time, though we hope you wont.  * Crucial NI surgical services are not 'stood down again' - one in four people in NI on a waiting list. A report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) says it is crucial that surgical services in Northern Ireland are not "stood down again". Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Naomi Long: No new Bobby Storey funeral probe – we must be sensitive to grief of IRA enforcer's family           The justice minister Naomi Long has said she sees no merit in the idea of appointing a judge to lead a fresh inquiry into the Bobby Storey funeral controversy, telling MLAs that she is concerned about his grieving family.                   Win £50 High Street shopping vouchers.  We are running an exciting 'My Local Landmark' competition, and we want you to get involved. Check out the full details here           Crucial NI surgical services are not 'stood down again' - one in four people in NI on a waiting list   A report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) says it is crucial that surgical services in Northern Ireland are not "stood down again".           SDLP savages SF finance minister for 'wasting' chance to curb waiting lists   The finance minister has "wasted" another opportunity to address Northern Ireland's waiting list crisis as he presents a passive Budget to the Assembly today, SDLP finance spokesman Matthew O'Toole has claimed.           Business and household rate bills go out this week   Land & Property Services (LPS) will begin issuing business and household rate bills this week, two months later than usual after Finance Minister Conor Murphy delayed their release to give ratepayers a break in payments.           Allister turns question on speeding into Bobby Storey funeral barb   Jim Allister has poked fun at the justice minister on the floor of the Assembly today, asking whether she was in need of a "truth device".           First victims' pension payments expected this financial year, says Long   The first pension payments for people badly injured during the Troubles are expected to be made in the current financial year, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.           Justice Minister Naomi Long condemns show of strength for 40th anniversary of hunger striker Patsy O'Hara's death with 'no care whatsoever for what could have been potentially tragic consequences'   Justice Minister Naomi Long said the sight of masked men brandishing weapons is a dark and depressing hallmark of our past and that is where it must stay.               Northern Ireland pubs hail 'fantastic day' as drinkers return indoors for first time this year   Pub bosses have hailed a "fantastic day" as customers were allowed to return indoors for the first time this year.       Northern Ireland hotel bookings 'very strong' over last month   There is "huge appetite" across the world to visit Northern Ireland once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, the manager of a Belfast hotel has said.                             David Healy's faith in Linfield 'mentality and hunger' for title decider           Linfield manager David Healy will draw on his double-chasing players' 'mentality and hunger' tonight in Coleraine when just a single point away from a Premiership title triumph.                   Andre Malan makes winning return to NCU   Andre Malan made a winning return to NCU cricket as he helped new club Waringstown pick up an important six-wicket LVS T20 Cup victory over Woodvale on Saturday.       Niall Quinn highlights 'lethal' Shayne Lavery after latest Linfield assist   An added advantage of the versatility Niall Quinn contributes to Linfield's team progress has been his multiple viewpoints from which to enjoy the value of 30-goal striker Shayne Lavery.       Premiership learning and Burnley lessons for Portadown's George Tipton   George Tipton's first season at senior Irish League level has seen the teenage Portadown player absorb, adapt and apply.                   View more news

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