Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

NAMA claimed that the relationship was deteriorating with debtors in Northern Ireland and that was one of the reasons it decided to sell the loan book in one go. It was also stated that there were political reasons involved. From Mr. Rowntree's perspective, in view of what is happening inside Northern Ireland, why would it claim that its relationship with debtors was failing? The political considerations might have some sway.