Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

People are going through painful times as the ravages of recession and unemployment continue. Our priority is to reverse the negative trends. It is a harsh fact that our economy will not recover until the problems preventing the banks from lending money are resolved. NAMA is our best option. It will get credit flowing again in a way which will minimise the risks to the taxpayer and to the economy in general.

I support the passage of the NAMA legislation through the House. I hope it will revive the economy and get us back on our feet.

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