Results 41-51 of 51 for nama speaker:Bernard Durkan

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...

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...

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...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation appertaining to the issue raised by Deputy Terence Flanagan a moment ago was promised in the House by the Minister for Finance in the context of the NAMA legislation.

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]

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]

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...a chief executive to the Oireachtas, it is the Government not the Oireachtas which spends money. The Oireachtas does not provide the money. When I hear a report on radio that the Dáil passed the NAMA Bill, for instance, this is not a true report. The Government forces its legislation through the House; that is how it works. However, the general public are given the impression that the...

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...

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...only to one Minister or one party, which is a total corruption of democracy. It has happened in this country. I do not have to go into the subject dearest to the Minister's heart at this time, NAMA. God and heaven protect us. I cannot believe that, in any other country in the world, what has gone on over the past five for five years in this country would not lead to charges being...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ...institutions will have the potential to lend an extra 30% to first-time buyers over their capacity to lend in 2009. Nothing is being loaned currently. Nobody cares about first-time buyers. What NAMA proposes to do, sadly by one means or another, is to once again make first-time buyers shoulder the burden, which has been dropped on them and the rest of the population, by having to pay...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Any such funding will be used up by the time NAMA is finished.