Peter Robinson calls for action over HIA compensation delay

NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC News

Peter Robinson has called for immediate action to compensate abuse victims after payments recommended by a inquiry were delayed by Stormont’s collapse.

The ex-first minister suggested seeking “consensus” from political parties that could allow the payments to be set up in the absence of devolved government.

The Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) Inquiry recommended a state apology and compensation for victims.

But the collapse of Stormont in January meant the process was put on hold.

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