Sinn Fein has hit out at the DUP over its handling of the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.

The scheme is set to cost the public purse around £490 million.

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy said Arlene Foster cannot continue living in denial over the scheme.

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Mr Murphy said: "There is widespread concern in the community, including those involved in business, about the DUP's handling of the RHI scandal and the arrogance and contempt they have shown.

"Arlene Foster cannot continue to live in denial about the RHI scandal and stick her head in the sand.

"The public are outraged and have the opportunity to have their say on March 2 and put the equality, integrity and respect at the heart of the political process."

(CD/LM)