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  • Executive Office Statement

    Date published: 14 December 2016

    Statement by the First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

    The Ministers said: "We have today asked the Speaker to convene a special sitting of the Assembly early next week to address issues surrounding the Renewable Heat Incentive.

    "This will facilitate a full statement to be made by the First Minister to Members on the matters of public concern relating to RHI.

    "RHI was discussed by the Executive today and Ministers around the table underlined the seriousness of the issues involved and the importance of restoring public confidence.

    "It was also emphasised that detailed plans are being finalised to significantly reduce the projected losses in the years ahead."

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