Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

The Minister is absent due to a change in Question Time which was originally arranged for earlier in the afternoon. He regrets that he has another commitment and, as a result, is unable to attend. I am deputising for him as the Minister of State with responsibility for the Gaeltacht.

The Minister has met the chief executive of NAMA on two occasions and discussions are ongoing. The questions raised by the Deputy will be conveyed to him and I hope a reply will be furnished at the earliest opportunity.

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