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flag Stormont’s opposition demands budget costings access, citing unfair scrutiny disadvantages.

flag Stormont Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole is demanding that Finance Minister John O’Dowd provide access to official civil service costings for alternative budget proposals, arguing that the Opposition should have the same resources as Irish parliamentary oppositions. flag He says the lack of access undermines scrutiny, especially ahead of Northern Ireland’s first multi-year budget in over ten years, and criticizes Sinn Féin for demanding detailed proposals without offering equivalent support. flag A Department of Finance spokesperson confirmed receiving the request and said a response will follow after review.

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