RHI scandal: Belfast City Council supports call for public inquiry

Image caption Former DUP councillor Ruth Patterson, who was expelled from the party in 2015, said the public were seriously concerned by the “financial squander” in the RHI scheme Belfast City Council has passed a motion calling on the government to hold a full public inquiry into Stormont"s "cash-for-ash" scandal.
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, set up in 2012 by the now First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster, is set to run £490m over its budget.
The motion, proposed by former DUP councillor Ruth Patterson, was passed by 23 votes in favour to 12 against.
The UK government has already rejected an Alliance call for a public inquiry.
Q&A: What is the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme? Timeline of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme BBC News NI reports on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme "Financial squander"The Treasury has refused to cover the RHI overspend and it will have to be paid from the block grant that Northern Ireland rece..

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The Catalan made changes at half-time against Burnley to ensure his 10 men picked up an important victory, but there is a sense not everybody is behind him
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When I grow up

Image copyright AP Image caption Pop stars like Justin Bieber are seen as potential role models – MPs less so It"s a familiar refrain when a pop singer or a sports star gets into trouble. They are supposed to be a role model, critics say, and they have abused their position and let everyone down.
But not everyone in the public eye generates this reaction when they misbehave. Politicians, even the famous ones, seem to be rarely considered in this way.
People might react with anger – or just roll their eyes – but the term “role model” is rarely used. Why not?
As well as selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability and openness, MPs are required by their code of conduct to show leadership – and to promote such qualities “by example”.
This certainly sounds like role model material. But the message isn"t getting across, says 20-year-old Chante Joseph, a former member of the National Youth Parliament.
Image copyright UK Parliament/ Roger Harris Image caption Chante Joseph ..

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Canadian Plasma Resources, a private operator that gives gift cards to...
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In a report being released Thursday, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy acknowledged a need for more research into the health effects of "vaping," but said e-cigarettes aren"t harmless and too...
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