The BBC understands funds were approved by RobinSwannMoH, DeirdreHargey and naomi_long shortly before they left their Stormont posts
According to the Department of Finance, former Health Minister Robin Swann approved £280m for health expenditure in September. He previously approved £80m of spending in July.
Former Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey approved £22.6m for a Discretionary Support Scheme in October. While shortly before she left office in the same month, former Justice Minister Naomi Long approved £20m for legal aid payments in October.An Alliance spokesperson said Ms Long's request for funds was to allow for the provision of legal aid to continue.
"Legal aid is a vital public service and there are serious implications for access to justice if we cannot afford to provide it," a statement said.Image source,
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