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Former permanent secretary alleges he was 'bullied' by education minister, says MLA

Former permanent secretary alleges he was 'bullied' by education minister, says MLA
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 05 November 2026, 06:30 UTC 1 min read
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Sinn Féin assembly member Pat Sheehan made the claim during a committee hearing earlier this week.

Sinn Féin assembly member Pat Sheehan made the claim during a committee hearing earlier this week.
MLA Sinn Féin (ORG) Pat Sheehan (PERSON)
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