Summary

  • Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry examining botched energy scheme

  • Former DETI permanent secretary Dr Andrew McCormick gives evidence

  • Inquiry set up after public concern over scheme's huge projected overspend

  • Retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Patrick Coghlin chairing inquiry at Stormont

  • Public hearings entering critical phase with high-profile witnesses giving evidence

Live Reporting

Iain McDowell and Robin Sheeran

  1. Good morning

    There's just a hint of an autumnal chill in the air on the Stormont estate this morning.

    But not to worry - the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Inquiry is always a reliable source of heat.

    Stormont's Parliament Buildings

    We're back to bring you more from the Senate chamber as the inquiry settles down for its first full day of evidence since resuming after the summer recess.

    Returning to the witness chair is top civil servant Dr Andrew McCormick, who began taking questions yesterday.

    There's been a lot of fascinating material emerging this week from his witness statement so stick with us for a live stream and a full text commentary as the proceedings begin shortly.