Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is calling on the deputy First Minister to publish the report he claims Dr Richard Haass has presented to the State Department of the United States of America and the White House.
Mr Nesbitt said:
“Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson invited me, Alasdair McDonnell and David Ford to agree to ask Dr Haass to chair talks on three key issues. From the beginning to the end, it was agreed that the process would be between himself and his team and the five parties of the NI Executive, and no one else. At no point was I asked to give Dr Haass permission to make a report on the confidential discussions to any third parties.
“Yet during Question Time today, Martin McGuinness made clear Dr Haass has reported to the State Department and the President.
”Was Peter Robinson aware Dr Haass has submitted reports to the American government? Who else is being briefed on the private discussions before Christmas? These are key questions, if we are not to see a further erosion of trust and confidence in the parties at the heart of government.”