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| Police in '£87m ear damage claim' | |
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| Police in NI will have to pay out £87m because officers were not offered ear protection during firearms training, a member of the Policing Board has said. | |
| The BBC has learned that more than £5.5m has already been paid out to 515 former and serving police officers. A further 1,236 claims have been lodged. | The BBC has learned that more than £5.5m has already been paid out to 515 former and serving police officers. A further 1,236 claims have been lodged. |
| Basil McCrea said it was a "legacy of the Troubles" and the government should pay the compensation. | Basil McCrea said it was a "legacy of the Troubles" and the government should pay the compensation. |
| The board is to meet on Thursday to discuss the PSNI's budget. | The board is to meet on Thursday to discuss the PSNI's budget. |