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The justice minister is optimistic about the possibility of offering a pay award to Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) staff by the end of this year. Naomi Long expressed her confidence in being able to manage the budget successfully and provide the pay awards she believes the police deserve. She highlighted her commitment to ensuring that the police are not disadvantaged when it comes to financial recognition for their work, emphasizing that they put themselves in harm’s way every day.
Long stressed the importance of closing the gap in justice and mentioned the financial allocations that could contribute to achieving this goal. She pointed out that funds are earmarked for recruitment and pay, which would help reduce the projected overspend of PSNI. Long explained that affordability would ultimately be determined by the chief constable, and she emphasized the need for a collaborative approach in making such decisions.
In a previous statement made in October, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly indicated that the executive was considering wage adjustments for various public sector employees, including police officers, prison staff, and transport workers. This broader review of wages for public servants reflects a commitment to addressing fair compensation across different sectors. Long’s proactive stance on addressing pay inequalities in the justice system signals a step towards recognizing and rewarding the essential work carried out by law enforcement personnel
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