Stormont"s deputy first minister has called on Arlene Foster to “stand aside” as first minister while the "cash-for-ash" scandal is investigated.
Mrs Foster set up the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2012 but an overspend could cost taxpayers £400m.
Martin McGuinness said he was concerned that “credibility of the political institutions is being undermined”.
But Mrs Foster replied that she would not be stepping aside and “does not take her instructions from Sinn Féin”.
BBC News NI reports on "cash for ash" scandal Q&A: What is the RHI scheme? Timeline: Renewable Heating Scheme scandal How does RHI £400m overspend add up? The statement from Mr McGuinness follows similar calls for her to step aside by the Ulster Unionist Party and the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP).
Mrs Foster became leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) a year ago this week and has been first minister of Northern Ireland since January.
She was responsible for introdu..
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