Controversy over renewable heating scheme
The political fallout continues following revelations about a renewable heating scheme which could cost taxpayers £400m over the next 20 years.
Interim injunction on publication of RHI boiler names
The judge in the RHI case has granted an interim injunction preventing the Economy Department from publishing the names of 300 boiler owners who are in the Renewable Heat Association of Northern Ireland.
It will mean the department cannot release the names of RHI boiler owners who are also in the RH Association by 5pm on Tuesday.
The list was due to be published by the minister on Wednesday.
In meantime the judge in has reserved judgement in application for leave for judicial review.
A judgement is expected next week.
Speaking in the Assembly, Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said he regretted that an injunction had been awarded.
“It prevents full transparency and obviously I will take the time to consider what can now be done in the circumstances,” he said.
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