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<p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is in regular contact with the Chief
Constable about the specific and unique concerns in Northern Ireland. Policing is
a devolved matter and the PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice
from the Northern Ireland Block Grant, through the Policing Board. Whilst operational
policing matters are a matter for the Chief Constable, Northern Ireland officials
continue to engage with the PSNI to ensure that the case for additional resources,
once finalised, is directed to the appropriate authorities for proper consideration.</p><p>
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