Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I reiterate that it is now accepted that politicians should not be involved in inquiries into organisations as vast and significant as NAMA nor should we be involved in their day-to-day operations because of the pressure we could come under. If the Deputy is willing to accept that, he should be willing to accept that the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General is the right body to do this work. The Deputy respects that office and has publicly acknowledged the work it has done. The Comptroller and Auditor General has requested further information and the Committee of Public Accounts is aware of this. The right thing is for that information to be supplied and, if the Comptroller and Auditor General reaches any conclusions on the issue, it could then be something for me to deal with. We have to allow due process to take place and an independent body like the Comptroller and Auditor General to do its work. NAMA has provided information to me and I have put it on the record of the Dáil. I have to respect the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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