Michelle O’Neill ‘accepts’ she should have kept WhatsApp data for Covid inquiryBy Rebecca Black, PAStormont First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she accepts she should have kept WhatsApp exchanges for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry rather than wiping her phone. Appearing at the inquiry on Tuesday, Ms O’Neill was questioned about this action and the guidance she had received on retaining records for the inquiry. She asked Ms O’Neill: “These are certainly not just administrative matters are they, or fixing dates for meetings?”Ms O’Neill said: “No, you’re right there. Ms O’Neill said: “I accept that I should have kept my additional exchanges, in particular with Arlene, and anything else that was relevant. Ms Dobbin said Ms O’Neill “might be satisfied, but this inquiry doesn’t have the chance to be satisfied about what’s contained on your device”.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2024 18:01 UTC