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23/08/2016
Nama Scandal: NI's Finance Minister Asked To Step Aside
NI's Finance Minister has been asked to step aside during a Nama investigation into coaching.
Stormont's Finance Committee has asked Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir to step aside temporarily following allegations that Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at a Nama inquiry.
Minister Ó Muilleoir denied any involvement and said he had "absolutely no knowledge" of any communications between Mr McKay and Mr Bryson.
However, Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has confirmed he will not be stepping aside as Finance Minister.
He said: "There is no basis for me to step aside as Finance Minister and I have no absolutely intention of doing so."
Mr McKay, who resigned from his post, has also been called by the committee to answer questions.
(CD)
Stormont's Finance Committee has asked Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir to step aside temporarily following allegations that Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at a Nama inquiry.
Minister Ó Muilleoir denied any involvement and said he had "absolutely no knowledge" of any communications between Mr McKay and Mr Bryson.
However, Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has confirmed he will not be stepping aside as Finance Minister.
He said: "There is no basis for me to step aside as Finance Minister and I have no absolutely intention of doing so."
Mr McKay, who resigned from his post, has also been called by the committee to answer questions.
(CD)
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