Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I have land records showing that Mr. Brian Walsh and the other person in question co-own six properties. I have other information from the Companies Registration Office, CRO, showing their relationship. I have still other information on common loans that were taken out. They have a business relationship. I am able to provide this information to the Minister and he is aware that a business relationship exists.

Similarly, a business relationship existed with another man whom I will not mention and who had a relationship with NAMA regarding a hotel. The former Deputy, Mr. Walsh, made representations to the effect that it was likely to result in a loss of revenue for NAMA and the incurrence of unnecessary legal fees and that this was a matter of public interest. Again, he did not disclose the fact that he had an ongoing business relationship with the man.

Given the fact that the Minister now knows about these matters, does he not view them as a problem? Given the fact that NAMA knows, since the issue is in the public domain, does it not have a legal responsibility to go to the Garda about it?

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