On learning what the investigation uncovered, the Public Accounts Committee at Stormont wrote to the board stating it was "alarmed" that the rationale for key decisions, including appointment of counsel, was not well documented.

BBC: Policing Board criticised over legal bill

Yesterday's public spat between Plaid AMs Simon Thomas and Lord Elis-Thomas in the chamber over the appointment of the Counsel General was ugly, and Jocelyn Davies' stumble into Carwyn Jones' big clunking fist at FMQs even uglier.

BBC: Plaid Cymru's French Revolution

We plainly have strong disagreements regarding the work of the committee during the period proceeding the appointment of the special counsel, the actions of the House on January the 7th, the process followed by the full committee since December 21st.

CNN: FDCH