Former First Minister Arlene Foster said she was urged to “use the nuclear button” after then deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill attended a large-scale funeral during the coronavirus lockdown.
The ex-DUP leader has said that Ms O’Neill’s attendance at the funeral of Bobby Storey in June 2020 was “huge disappointing”.
Ms Foster said she was “very upset” by the situation and added that “it indeed caused massive damage to the Executive, to the credibility of the Executive, the public messaging”.
She revealed: “Some people were pressing me to use the nuclear button at that point, in terms of the Executive.
“I felt that that was absolutely not the thing to do in the middle of a pandemic and that I had to stay and try and work through the difficulties that had arisen.
“I know there are some in my community who were wondering why I hadn’t called for the deputy first minister to resign, and I didn’t at that time.”
Ms Foster’s appearance at the inquiry comes after First Minister Michelle O’Neill appeared on Tuesday.
Former PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd followed Ms Foster at the Inquiry.
Mr Todd explained to the Inquiry that what happened “on the day of Bobby Storey’s funeral was wrong” and admitted the handling of the event “shifted the tone” around people following the rules.
by BelfastBodyBuilder
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That’s Stephen Nolan sorted for the next 5 weeks.
Arlene who? 🤔
>“huge disappointing”
Her actual words?
The executive had credibility before this?
When’s the Bobby Storey merch dropping?
I take a shower in the morning every day. Usually i wash my hair too, but i’ve decided to mix it up and not wash my hair every other day. It’s done miracles to my hair health. Honestly, it’s actually crazy how healthy my hair looks now; I would advise everyone reading this, just wash your hair every other day. You save on shampoo and conditioner, less time spent, it’s a win win.
I’ve probably saved/gained about 2 hours extra life since doing this. Those 2 hours, you know what I’m going to spend them on? Just sitting in silence in a library, or cafe, and spectate. Yeah, I’m just going to sit and watch the world. It’s not wasted time, it’s extra time.
So much time is wasted worrying about things etc. I have gained at least 2 hours a week from not washing my hair every day, but every other day.
See those other 2 hours? They’re free. That’s why I tell everyone I’m living 26 hours a day and they never understand what I’m talking about? Morons.
But yeah, the only real currency we have is time, because every one has the same amount. Fuck you Richard Branson! I’m only singling him out because he’s one of these one’s that uses humans as furniture. Disgusting person.
All the best,
Dave
Sure they’re best mates