Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“Sinn Fein’s attempt to close down the Bryson collusion controversy has failed.
“There are too many unanswered questions for the sacrificing of McKay to be the end of the matter.
“The role and any complicity of other SF members on the committee require rigorous investigation, particularly the lead member Mairtin O’Muilleoir. The facilitating of Jamie Bryson required the cooperation of other SF members. Indeed, the reference to “Mairtin” in the tweets is suggestive that he was to be brought into the picture. Thus what contact was had with the current Finance minister at the time and by whom and to what effect, is all material. Minister O’Muilleoir needs to clarify all this and certainly I will be suggesting to the current Finance committee that it should invite him to do so.
“Having regard to his ministerial position within the department with an interest in NAMA issues, it is imperative to establish if is there is anything arising from the integrity of the committee investigative process in which he was involved which impacts adversely on his current objectivity in dealing with NAMA issues, or the perception thereof.
“Then there is the role of Thomas O’Hara. His social media profile and contributions do not readily match the machinations that emerge from his Bryson tweets! Was his account a mere conduit of convenience and is he the actual author of the tweets sent in his name? No doubt Sinn Fein know the truthful answer. Its time they came clean.
“Full disclosure of DUP instruction to and coaching of Stephen Brimstone in the Redsky inquiry might be equally illuminating, but, for now the spotlight must be kept on Sinn Fein and their nefarious disregard for the integrity of the committee processes.”