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Northern Irelands Stormont departments have seen a 15% increase in spending over the past 15 years, despite UK austerity measures. The block grant from London has grown overall, with a significant jump in 2020 for Covid response. However, public sector workers per person are 40% higher than in England, and lawmakers note rising issues like homelessness and hospital waits. Real terms growth will be slow, posing challenges for matching public money to Northern Irelands needs.

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