Former top policeman says cronyism is a serious problem in NI

"A level of cronyism exists in Northern Ireland in which corruption can thrive". That's the claim from a former top policeman.

Alan McQuillan has just finished a five-year stint on the Independent Financial Review panel into MLAs' salaries, expenses, and pensions.

In an interview in the Belfast telegraph - Mr McQuillan was scathing about public appointments in Northern Ireland.