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Foster considers McKay legal move | Foster considers McKay legal move |
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Arlene Foster has confirmed she is considering legal action against fellow assembly member Daithi McKay. | Arlene Foster has confirmed she is considering legal action against fellow assembly member Daithi McKay. |
On Monday the environment minister said her officials were examining comments made by the Sinn Fein representative. | On Monday the environment minister said her officials were examining comments made by the Sinn Fein representative. |
His comments relate to alleged events concerning the replacement visitors' centre at the Giant's Causeway. | His comments relate to alleged events concerning the replacement visitors' centre at the Giant's Causeway. |
"I am seeking legal advice on the action of his statement of November 8," said Mrs Foster, herself a former solicitor. | "I am seeking legal advice on the action of his statement of November 8," said Mrs Foster, herself a former solicitor. |
"In relation to that I am not going to make any further comment." | "In relation to that I am not going to make any further comment." |
However, she went on to say: "I am sure he will be hearing from either me or the departmental solicitor's office in the near future." | |
In response, Daithi McKay later said: "I stand by all the statements I have made on this issue, regardless of any legal threat which the minister may or may not put forward." |
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