Dramatic Drop in 'Death-Threat House-Buy' Scheme (N. Ireland)

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By Alan Erwin, PA

The annual costs of an emergency scheme to buy houses from owners fleeing death threats in Northern Ireland have plunged by more than 80%, it was revealed tonight. <snip>

Just under £7 million was spent last year by the Government last year on relocating people under threat. <snip>

Home owners qualify for the scheme if Northern Ireland Chief Constable Hugh Orde signs a certificate declaring it is unsafe for them to remain living there because they risk serious injury or death. <snip>

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