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McDevitt calls for immediate recall of DRD Committee

SDLP regional development Conall McDevitt has called for an immediate recall of the Stormont Regional Development (DRD) Committee following the suspension of DRD Permanent Secretary Paul Priestly.

Wed 18th August

Mr McDevitt, a member of the DRD Committee, said: “This is a very serious development for the DRD and the Northern Ireland Executive. It follows a robust and assertive defence of the official by the minister on UTV last night (Monday). This raises serious questions about whether Conor Murphy knew about the situation inside the department and Northern Ireland Water and whether he was fully appraised of all developments by his senior officials.

“I am calling for an immediate recall of the Regional Development Committee to hear witness from the minister himself and other senior officials involved in the suspension of the permanent secretary.

“It’s essential that all steps are taken to maintain public confidence in the minister’s stewardship of the department and regional development policy.”

Conall McDevitt MLA

Email c.mcdevitt@sdlp.ie
Tel 028 9068 3535

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Tel 028 90 52 1837

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