Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

Is there proposed amending legislation dealing with NAMA? As the Tánaiste will be aware, NAMA has opposed a number of high-profile examinerships recently. An example pertains to the Whelans Group, in respect of which NAMA sought to oppose the examinership as proposed. This has an impact on jobs, which are being lost. Is it possible to review the legislation and look to the broader responsibility NAMA should have for the taxpayer? While its initial remit clearly pertains to the taxpayer in terms of returning funds that are owed, there is a broader consideration in terms of the protection of jobs. Is there potential to review the legislation as part of the current programme of legislative measures?

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