A new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland has been appointed by the First and deputy First Ministers.

Joe McVey will take up his post on October 6 for a period of four years.

The principle aim of the commissioner is to safeguard and promote the interests of victims and survivors.

Confirming the appointment, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said victims and survivors deserve a “strong, independent voice to ensure their needs are recognised and prioritised, and it is vital that we continue to do all we can to support them”.

She added: “We are confident that Joe McVey will be a dedicated champion and powerful advocate for the rights and needs of all those who have suffered.”

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added: “Ensuring that the needs of victims and s

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