The preliminary hearing is part of a wider inquiry into how the UK government handled the pandemic.
By Marie-Louise ConnollyThe UK Covid-19 Inquiry is to begin its preliminary hearing into decisions made by the government in Northern Ireland.
It is expected to scrutinise core political and administrative decision-making throughout the pandemic. Monday marked the start of the preliminary hearing for module two, which is looking at the political decision-making.
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