NI Water: Contractor starts legal proceedings against MacKenzie and the Bel Tel

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Slugger understands that Sue Holmes – whose contract with NI Water sparked what some might term an internal witch hunt – has started legal proceedings against the Belfast Telegraph and Laurence MacKenzie for an alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement she signed with NI Water. Slugger understands Ms Holmes also has other actions in play.

Given Mr MacKenzie’s recent directive against any member of staff talking to UTV, it is not clear how this news will go down inside the company. And, Slugger also understands, she may not be the last to resort to such actions.

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