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23/09/2015
First Minister Called To Appear Before Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has agreed to invite First Minister Peter Robinson to appear before the inquiry to answer serious allegations about the sale of NAMA's northern loan book.
Sinn Féin MLA and Finance Committee chair Daithí McKay said it is important openness and transparency are maintained during the inquiry.
Mr McKay said: "This is a hugely important issue and the public want and are entitled to answers.
"I was pleased that we had openness and transparency today with the evidence sessions being conducted in public.
"The committee also agreed today to invite former First Minister Peter Robinson to come before the inquiry to answer the serious allegations which were made today."
(CD/JP)
Sinn Féin MLA and Finance Committee chair Daithí McKay said it is important openness and transparency are maintained during the inquiry.
Mr McKay said: "This is a hugely important issue and the public want and are entitled to answers.
"I was pleased that we had openness and transparency today with the evidence sessions being conducted in public.
"The committee also agreed today to invite former First Minister Peter Robinson to come before the inquiry to answer the serious allegations which were made today."
(CD/JP)
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