Former Civil Service head says financial situation unprecedented

The former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service tells bbctheview a lack of budget and mounting pressures have created an 'unprecedented' financial situation

The former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service has said the financial situation facing departments here is unprecedented.

Earlier this week the finance minister warned that Stormont is facing a £660m overspend unless action is taken.Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the overspend was "unacceptable".

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