Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

3:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It may interest the Deputy to know that there have been some difficulties within the groups involved in respect of this matter. The Minister has already given power of attorney, in proper circumstances, to have his interest in this matter handled in an unfettered way and at arm's length. I spoke to the Minister this morning and he has no difficulty at all with regard to making a statement to the House. This matter has been in the media previously. While a person cannot be a director while a Minister, there is nothing to stop the person resuming a practice when no longer a Minister.

In so far as the Minister is concerned, this is a registered judgment, but that does not mean the amount will not be paid. The Minister has assured me it will be paid. He is a minority investor in this matter and has no control or direction over the process. Power of attorney has been given to legal personnel to deal with his interest in an unfettered, arm's length fashion. The Minister has no difficulty with regard to responding to the House. However, he will not be back until tomorrow evening to respond to the Private Members' motion.

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