Posted By: January 05, 2017
Sam McBride. News Letter. Belfast. Thursday, January 5, 2017There was a line in Declan Kearney’s Nolan Show interview yesterday which can only be fully appreciated when written down.Under pressure to explain Sinn Fein’s multiple positions on holding a fully public inquiry into the RHI scandal, the Sinn Fein chairman said: “The danger with a prolonged public inquiry is […]
Posted By: January 05, 2017
Claire Simpson. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, January 5, 2016The cash-for-ash scandal could cost taxpayers £490 millionSINN Féin has again changed its mind on the structure it wants for an inquiry into the cash-for-ash scandal.The party yesterday proposed several changes to its proposed inquiry into the disastrous Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, including the establishment of a panel with powers to […]
Posted By: January 05, 2017
The DUP leader’s remarks about what she describes as the “very successful” scheme indicate familiarity with its workings. John Manley. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, January 5, 2017Arlene Foster acknowledged two years ago that demand for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was surging ahead of expectations but changed legislation to allow even more claimants into the botched scheme.In December 2014 the then Enterprise […]
Posted By: January 05, 2017
Irish News Editorial. Belfast. Thursday, January 4, 2017Arlene Foster’s most recent interviews have confirmed her approach that the best form of defense is attacking. However, by using this tactic she has put the institutions in greater peril.Lambasting her Sinn Féin partners in government may go down well with the DUP grassroots, but it does nothing for the promotion of mutual respect and […]
Posted By: January 05, 2017
Allison Morris. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, January 5, 2017It will be remembered as the year of Trump, Brexit and the seemingly, never-ending slaughter of innocents in Syria and Yemen. Closer to home it was a year of elections, opposition and a coalition of two former political enemies.Arlene Foster’s presidential style of leadership seemed like a strength in the run-up to last May’s election, but […]