In a response that almost brought the First Minister to tears, O'Neill says she 'never set out to hurt people' by her attendance at the funeral
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has told the Covid-19 inquiry that she is 'truly sorry' for having attended the funeral of veteran republican Bobby Storey in West Belfast in April 2020.
"I have to say up front and I do want to be direct, I'm glad that we're actually able to speak about this so early on in the evidence," O'Neill said. "I also know equally that my actions compounded the hurt and the horrible experience that those families have went through. "I think what I've said there in terms of not diluting the public message, that was wrong, because I clearly did, and I have acknowledged that," she said.Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
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