- Classic DUP distraction and deflection
- Dodds should be thanking the whistleblower
- Foster needs to demonstrate ministerial accountability
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Steve Aiken MLA, said:
"Tonight's pantomime statement from Nigel Dodds MP demonstrates classic DUP distraction and deflection techniques. Instead of referring to the lady who came forward as a 'so called' whistleblower, he should be thanking her for doing what she did. There is a lot more to come in relation to the RHI scandal and we aren't in possession of all the facts, so no-one can claim that what has been selectively revealed in a copy of a single email puts Arlene Foster in the clear. They should release all the correspondence in relation to the RHI scandal.
"The central issue remains. The only way that Arlene Foster can redeem herself is by demonstrating ministerial accountability. She knows what she has to do."