Results 21-40 of 51 for nama speaker:Bernard Durkan

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It arose as a result of amendments from Fine Gael and Labour relative to that particular section in the NAMA legislation. The question is simple. What has happened regarding the expert group set up to advise the Government on the measures that could be taken to assist those who have mortgage arrears, on modest houses, of up to €100,000?

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (2 Dec 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...of the arbitrators who are dealing with an issue of arbitration which, hopefully, will conclude in January. I now raise the issue with the Minister of State in the context of the extent to which NAMA is involved in the scenario and the extent to which it can engage positively with the various authorities, including the local authority, with a view to moving the development forward at the...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...finish my question on promised legislation? Can I ask the Taoiseach if the Government intends to proceed with the legislation that was promised to the House in November 2009, during the debate on NAMA? In that context, will those who are engaged in discussions with the lending institutions remember that the issue relates to compound interest being charged on arrears of instalments?

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister promised the House on Committee and Report Stages of the NAMA legislation and indicated his intention to introduce legislation to assist householders who were running into arrears with their mortgages. Since then in the House we have ascertained that discussions have taken place between the financial institutions and the Minister's Department. What progress has there been on...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: No, this is a question on promised legislation. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance promised the House legislation in this area during the debate on NAMA. The only offer so far to assist those with mortgage arrears has been from the Department of Social Protection through mortgage interest relief. The problem is greater than that. It relates to compound interest applicable to all...

Order of Business (6 Oct 2010)

Bernard Durkan: During the passage of legislation on NAMA, the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach indicated to the House, under pressure from the Opposition parties, that legislation would be introduced to support those in mortgage arrears. There are now some 40,000 such cases. At the same time, many of the people affected are unemployed and in negative equity. What efforts have been made to bring...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...indication of the current position on the Bill that has been promised to protect families that have fallen into arrears with their mortgages? The Bill in question was promised during the debate on NAMA. The Taoiseach has previously indicated to the House that negotiations are taking place with the various lending agencies. Has a Bill come before the Cabinet? Have discussions taken...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...for the National Asset Management Agency rescue package; if his attention has been drawn to the current situation whereby it appears that the banking sectors are using the Government guarantee of NAMA to restore confidence in their own entity leaving the economy without a cash flow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37795/09]

Written Answers — National Assets Management Agency: National Assets Management Agency (15 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...fittings disposed of; if such alleged activity relates to any developments acquired by the National Assets Management Agency or other interested parties including financial institutions in which NAMA has an interest; if approval for such activity has been sought, granted or is pending on such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25659/10]

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...allow me to get on with my questions. The issue of mortgage arrears has been repeatedly referred to. Legislation on this matter was promised in the House by the Minister during the passage of the NAMA legislation. What discussions have taken place since with a view to introducing legislation in this House to address the needs of people who are racking up mortgage arrears, many of whom...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Social Justice Ireland (26 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: ...any other problem. This is the primary problem we face and, notwithstanding the issues raised by EUROSTAT, it should be possible to resolve it. I support the suggestions that have been made. NAMA may have a contribution to make. We all agree that we should achieve what we can through NAMA and by other means. I am a great believer in the provision of local authority housing by...

Topical Issue Matters (26 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...local authority social housing units provided under Part V from the new tenant purchase scheme; (7) Deputy Clare Daly - the need to discuss the convening of a commission of inquiry into the workings of NAMA; (8) Deputy Dan Neville - the need to complete a 20-bed child and adolescent inpatient unit in Limerick as recommended by A Vision for Change; (9) Deputy Timmy Dooley - the need to...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...25% of the property owners in National Assets Management Agency are currently paying the interest on their loans, whether this is based on the original level of indebtedness to the banks and-or NAMA's liability to such institutions; whether all of the said 25% or only portion of same are deemed to be meeting the full interest payments due while others make partial payments; if an...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, the Financial Services (Regulation) Bill and the Reform of Financial Regulatory Structures Bill. All three are urgently needed but, in view of the complexity of the NAMA legislation and the likelihood that it will take some time, would it not be better to appoint another Minister to agree at least on the heads of the Bills so they can be brought before the...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...Kenny and Gilmore raised the matter today as well. Given the severity of the situation, will the Taoiseach indicate whether it is intended to do as the Government promised during the debate on NAMA, namely, to introduce legislation to address the issues faced by the considerable number of people with mortgage arrears?

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ..., sourced and based; the extent to which the now emerging situation is likely to impact on the taxpayer; if he and or his Department have carried out any reappraisal or stress testing of the NAMA project with a view to the restoration of confidence in this country's economy; the nature of such changes; the extent to which economic recovery has been affected or is likely to be affected in...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...properties disposed of now or in the future on the open market are not likely to be acquired directly or indirectly by persons, groups, bodies or agencies which may ultimately be the subject of the NAMA scheme or in any way qualifying for a double rescue package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44905/09]

Topical Issues Matters (18 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: ...;v - the eligibility status of farm land affected by wildfires; (8) Deputy Gino Kenny - the shortage of myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME, specialists here; (9) Deputy Mick Wallace - the sale of Project Shift by NAMA; (10) Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin - the shortage of second level school places for children with special needs in the Newbridge area; (11) Deputy Jackie Cahill - the use of the agri...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: ...anything between now and the next time the electorate goes to meet them at the polls. My final point relates to the high level of mortgage interest arrears in this country. During the debate on NAMA, Members on this side of the House asked that something be done to address the issue of mortgage interest arrears. So far, nothing has been done. While a moratorium in respect of house...

Topical Issue Matters (5 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: ...-medium education throughout the country; (7) Deputy Catherine Byrne - the need to provide additional funding for Dublin City Council for the refurbishment of old council properties; (8) Deputy Michael McNamara - the destruction of waste chemicals in Shannon; (9) Deputy Patrick Nulty - the need to restore the Christmas bonus for carers, pensioners and those on long-term social welfare...