NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC News
Victims of institutional abuse have said they are angry that NI Secretary James Brokenshire will not to use his powers to make interim compensation payments.
The Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) Inquiry recommended a state apology and compensation for victims.
The collapse of Stormont in January meant the process was put on hold.
A spokesperson said Mr Brokenshire had made “no decisions” on the issue.
The government spokesperson added that it “remains a devolved issue” and that abuse compensation was “one of the many reasons (Mr Brokenshire) remains determined to get an NI Executive back up and running”.
“He continues to urge the parties to seek urgent resolution to restore the executive so that a response can be provided to Sir Anthony’s (HIA) report at the earliest opportunity.”
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