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Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: We are agnostic on it.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: I share Senator Bacik's hopes.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: On a point of order-----

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: It is an attack on the Independents.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: We are Independents.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: No, it was not suggested.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: I never said that. Absolutely not.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: On a point of order, there is an issue here with which we have dealt before. It is a matter for the Committee on Procedures and Privileges. As the Cathaoirleach said, it is true that a person was not named.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: It is also true that the Cathaoirleach's view and mine is that a person is clearly identifiable. The Cathaoirleach has used that phrase himself. It is also true that the Cathaoirleach cannot force Members to do anything because we have the right to free speech here. An issue has been raised and what needs to happen is that the Cathaoirleach needs to look at the report - he can do no more -...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: There is a process here.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: I am just saying, in fairness to the Cathaoirleach-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: Things have been said here.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: They will be in green and gold.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: We are dealing with section 208(11). We had a lawyer speak in the House this morning who put words in my mouth as well as Fianna Fáil could ever do it. NAMA is a market-driven plan. The idea that someone might interpret it as a social democratic plan or form the view that something I said in support of NAMA was the same as my saying this is a social democracy-based plan, is anything but...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: I ask Senator Alex White to note that fact.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: If I suggested anywhere that it is social democratic, I will buy him dinner in the most expensive restaurant in Dublin and we will argue it further. The Minister has a legal background so I invite him and Members of the House to listen with an open mind to what is in the provision: "The Minister shall not approve a restructuring plan or business plan that does not comply with the law of the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: -----would share my view. I urge the Minister to take a realistic and practical view on this. I will not push the amendment to a vote. This is about tidying up legislation, which is the business of the House. Including this provision begs the question as to why it is there. Does it mean a Minister could approve a plan which did not comply with the law of the State or of the European...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: I understand the Minister's point. It is a belt and braces measure because the chaps in Brussels are watching too much television and they know that nobody in Ireland obeys the law. We must ensure the Minister does. This confirms what Senator Regan has been saying over the last couple of days - I have been arguing against him but I have been incorrect - that we must shape up for Brussels...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Joe O'Toole: A significant fundamental issue has been raised by Senator Fitzgerald. It is interesting to listen to her. Whereas I pointed out all day yesterday that there are things that cannot be done, Senator Fitzgerald is bemoaning the free market, and I welcome her to the club. To get what she is trying to achieve, she must move from Christian democracy, to social democracy and maybe all the way...