Former Welsh Permanent Secretary to investigate suspended NI Permanent Secretary

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Former Permanent Secretary of the Welsh Assembly Government, Sir Jon Shortridge, is to lead the investigation into suspended NI Permanent Secretary, Paul Priestly, and his role in the NI Water saga.

An iol report notes the terms of reference for the investigation

Mr Robinson outlined Mr Shortridge’s terms of reference: “The report will include your comment on whether you believe there may have been any misconduct, including breaches of relevant standards of conduct, terms and conditions of appointment, and in Mr Priestly’s case, his personal responsibilities as Accounting Officer and Head of Department,” he said.

The investigation will not begin until October due to Mr Shortridge’s other commitments.

Update  Mick has more details of the narrow terms of reference for the ‘investigation’.

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