Covid Inquiry: Conor Murphy excused from giving evidence
The former Finance Minister has been advised to rest for two weeks after medical treatment
Former finance minister Conor Murphy has been excused from giving evidence at a public hearing of the Covid-19 Inquiry on medical grounds.
Lead counsel to the inquiry Clair Dobbins KC said they had been informed that he's "undergone further medical treatment and that he's been advised that he should rest for two weeks, pending further advice".
"We would respectfully request that his witness statement is published on the inquiry website after this hearing has concluded," Ms Dobbins said, adding that they would return later to consider whether they would need to hear from Mr Murphy "at a later date".