Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When the Garda is investigating a matter and when it is clear it may become sub judice, everyone should be careful with the allegations they make. The Deputy has made several statements that are not correct. First, NAMA did not delay when this matter was brought to its attention. It first heard of this particular house purchase on 2 August. On 3 August, the day after, it got its internal auditors to carry out a comprehensive investigation of the transaction.

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