McDonald hoping former Rehab CEOs will appear before PAC

Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says the Public Accounts Committee has not been barred from compelling former Rehab CEOs from attending hearings.

McDonald hoping former Rehab CEOs will appear before PAC

Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says the Public Accounts Committee has not been barred from compelling former Rehab CEOs from attending hearings.

The Committee member's comments come after the Procedures and Privileges Committee made new rules last week, which could prevent PAC from forcing Angela Kerrins and Frank Flannery to take questions.

However, Mary Lou McDonald says the PAC's submission for Ms Kerins and Mr Flannery will be heard later this week.

She says she still hopes the pair will appear before the Committee.

"What they have done so far, as I understand it, is to adopt standing orders, guidelines for witnesses who might be compelled, and so on, in line with the new legislation, which was the right way to go about it," she said.

"And I understand that on Wednesday there will be begin the process of considering our detailed submission."

more courts articles

Woman who stalked Harry Styles jailed and banned from his performances Woman who stalked Harry Styles jailed and banned from his performances
Sun publisher loses bid to push back full trial of legal challenges Sun publisher loses bid to push back full trial of legal challenges
Squatters slowly filter out of Gordon Ramsay’s pub Squatters slowly filter out of Gordon Ramsay’s pub

More in this section

Speeding motorists targeted as national Slow Down Day begins Speeding motorists targeted as national Slow Down Day begins
Stardust nightclub fire Timeline of events in 40-year campaign by Stardust families
WHO teams up with 500 experts to define transmission of diseases spread 'through the air' WHO teams up with 500 experts to define transmission of diseases spread 'through the air'
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited