All the updated news related to derek mackay

All the news related to derek mackay updated in real time

Found 30

forderek mackay

Order by:

Scotland

Sturgeon ‘very regretful’ over ferries scandal

Scotland’s First Minister has said she is “very regretful” over the delays and overspends to two ferries at a Government-owned shipyard. A further delay was announced in the delivery of the Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 last week, with ...

28 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Swinney: I gave budget approval for ferries contract but not the final nod

John Swinney has said he gave “budget approval” for the ferries contract with Ferguson Marine, but he denied giving it the “final nod”. The Deputy First Minister said he did not approve all contracts while he was finance secretary and there would ...

12 May 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Missing ferries document shows delayed vessels were approved by ex-minister

A long-sought document published by the Scottish Government has shown a disgraced minister approved the contract for two delayed and over-budget ferries despite concerns. The Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 were commissioned in 2015 ...

11 May 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

Derek Mackay invited to give evidence in person at Holyrood committee

Former minister Derek Mackay has been invited to Holyrood to give evidence in person to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine ferries. Mr Mackay was transport minister when the contract was approved to build two ferries ...

01 Jul 2022 at 16:46

Scotland

Sturgeon and Swinney should be asked to give evidence in ferries probe – Rennie

The First Minister and Deputy First Minister should be asked to give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine ferries, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. The party’s economy spokesman Willie Rennie ...

25 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

John Swinney: Ferry contract was not signed for political motive

A contract for two late and over-budget ferries was not signed for political gain, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. In a heated First Minister’s Questions session, which saw Mr Swinney stand in for Nicola Sturgeon who is sick with ...

26 May 2022 at 18:11

Scotland

Sturgeon faces MSPs investigating ferries contract

Nicola Sturgeon is set to face questions from a committee of MSPs investigating the procurement of two ferries, which are both late and over budget. The Glen Sannox and as-yet-unnamed Hull 802 being built at Ferguson Marine are now due ...

04 Nov 2022 at 03:45

Scotland

Holyrood committee writes to First Minister seeking specific ferries documents

A Holyrood committee has written to Nicola Sturgeon seeking specific documents around the procurement of the overdue Ferguson Marine ferries. The convener of the Public Audit Committee also set out his “disappointment” at the level of ...

10 Nov 2022 at 22:09

Scotland

MSPs urged to back Bill to unseat politicians who fail to turn up to Holyrood

MSPs have been urged to back a Bill which aims to unseat MSPs convicted of a crime or who do not take part in their parliamentary duties. Scottish Conservative MSP Graham Simpson has lodged the final proposals of the Removal from ...

27 Sept 2022 at 15:01

Ferguson Marine scandal brings disgraced ex-minister back to Holyrood

Former finance secretary Derek Mackay will return to Holyrood on Thursday to give evidence on the Ferguson Marine scandal. Mr Mackay was the minister who approved the £97 million contract for the two ferries being given to the ...

08 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Derek Mackay to return to Holyrood to be quizzed on ferries ‘fiasco’

Former finance secretary Derek Mackay is to return to Holyrood to face questions from MSPs on the delays to two CalMac ferries. Mr Mackay was transport minister when the contract was approved to build two ferries at the ...

05 Sept 2022 at 18:29

Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years, it has been confirmed. The First Minister will speak at a press conference from her residence at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am. It is ...

15 Feb 2023 at 11:00

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.