Live coverage of the Covid Inquiry which will hear evidence in Belfast for the next three weeks. ⁦BBC News NI⁩ ⁦Marie-Louise Connolly⁩ ⁦Aileen Moynagh⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-n…

. UK Covid-19 Inquiry This woman says she doesn’t know whether they buried their daddy as the coffin was closed.

. UK Covid-19 Inquiry This woman said goodbye to her mum through ICU window. She said she cried uncontrollably. #Covid_19

Covid Inquiry starts with an impact video. Joanne tells us that “community carers were few and far between.” UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Follow live as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sits in Northern Ireland for the first time.
The inquiry will hear from bereaved relatives, senior politicians and health advisers.
You can stay across all the latest developments here 👉 bbc.in/3y2j5vm

Families gathering outside the UK Covid-19 Inquiry which is sitting in Belfast for the next 3 weeks. Many bereaved families want answers about how so many died & whether any could have been prevented. More than 4,000 people died in NI with #Covid_19 during 1st 2 years of pandemic.

The start of an important 3 weeks in NI as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry starts in Belfast. This day 4 years ago there were 347 coronavirus-related deaths in NI and a further nine confirmed on Thursday. The sun was shining. Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK Brenda Doherty

Northern Ireland will be the focus of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry for the next three weeks as the inquiry is due to sit in Belfast on Tuesday. bbc.in/4djQsJU

'The death of former BBC Northern Ireland political editor Stephen Grimason means that one of the secrets of the peace process will never be revealed,' Mark Simpson writes bbc.in/3xXxI2Z

There have been dire warnings from the Health Minister Robin Swann over what he says is an under-funding of the health department. He said it will lead to cuts in drugs and therapies and today, charities have said they fear cancer patients in NI will be disadvantaged.

NI children's sector calls for funding to be restored bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

More than 3,000 women affected by the Southern Health Trust's cervical smear review are to have their previous smear slides reviewed alongside having a new smear test bbc.in/4aQeZVB

Covid Inquiry: Call for examination of disabled people's experience.

Marie-Louise Connolly reports.

The ⁦UK Covid-19 Inquiry⁩ prepares for hearings in Belfast. This will be an important 3 weeks of evidence. ⁦Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK⁩ ⁦Brenda Doherty⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

My heart…. Edge of your seat stuff… I can breathe again now we got over the line! Tyrone GAA
Another big one to come next weekend!

With Robin Swann signaling he will be handing over the health reins when the next general election is announced, what does that mean for Department of Health and NI health service. Read analysis from Marie-Louise Connolly

Health Minister Robin Swann says he will step down from his role ahead of the next general election as he pursues a job in Westminster
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All sorts of athletes, some with prosthetic limbs, others who use wheelchairs, came together to enjoy the power of sport earlier. They were given the opportunity to experience different disciplines; from golf to archery, basketball to cycling. Aileen Moynagh reports.

Health Minister confirms to me that he intends to bring forward his plan for the reconfiguration of hospitals and services in Northern Ireland within the next couple of weeks. No consultation with Health Committee so far ⁦Marie-Louise Connolly⁩ ⁦Aileen Moynagh⁩

.@unison Unite the union: join a union Royal College of Midwives 💙 Marie-Louise Connolly