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Today his lawyer insists he was the victim of “extortion.”

He said he was proud of Amare but insisted the real victory came months ago on that first day back to a regular high school.

But he insisted the "difficult" decision was required to repair the public finances.

The new proposals, which follow a review, maintain the stepchild rule, though NHS bosses insist no decisions have been made.

The minister has also insisted the Northern Ireland Executive will fulfil a previous financial pledge to support the Casement Park development.