In light of further disclosures by Sinn Fein today, Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA has issued the following statement.

"This latest set of revelations only enhance the importance of getting answers to the many unanswered questions facing Sinn Fein.

"At this point It is inconceivable not to expect the First Minister to address the Assembly to provide the clarity that has been, so far, missing.

"It is particularly important that any such engagement from the First Minister MUST include a statement that identifies how many additional cases the party are aware of that involve, potential disciplinary action due to potential criminal activity or child or vulnerable person safeguarding issues.

"For these issues to be disclosed, on an almost daily basis, is undermining confidence, not only in the ability  of Sinn Fein to hold any office of authority, both here and in the Republic of Ireland, but on the credibility of government in both jurisdictions. "