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SDLP MLA calls for meeting over leaked document

SDLP candidate Justin McNulty
SDLP candidate Justin McNulty SDLP candidate Justin McNulty

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for an urgent meeting with the Minister for Communities, after an internal document outlining plans for staff restructuring in Jobs and Benefits offices was leaked.

Mr McNulty says there is widespread concern over the planned changes and unhappiness that details had been revealed.

 “The Department has some very serious questions to answer about this debacle. Following a meeting this week with senior officials, a report called “Social Welfare Network” was leaked.

“This is completely unacceptable and the Committee for Communities needs to be recalled to meet without delay. Last night I requested an urgent meeting with the Minister and was disappointed that Paul Givan felt it would be acceptable to push this to September 19th. 

"I am meeting a senior official in the department at Stormont on Monday and will call for any actions to be postponed until the Assembly reconvenes in September.”