Results 41-60 of 378 for nama speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (27 Jul 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Since its inception, NAMA has advanced capital funding to its debtors and receivers in cases where it can be shown that such funding will enhance the value of the assets securing NAMA’s loan portfolio. Subject to commercial viability, NAMA funds capital expenditure for the planning, design and construction of new or acquired residential and commercial projects. NAMA also funds...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (27 Jul 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: NAMA’s statutory mandate per section 10 of the NAMA Act 2009 is to achieve the best commercial return from its acquired loans. In that context, NAMA judiciously advances funding to its debtors and receivers in order to optimise the disposal value of secured properties. Such funding is provided on a commercial basis and repaid to NAMA when the properties (or loans) are sold. NAMA...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (27 Jul 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will be aware that NAMA does not generally own properties; rather NAMA owns loans for which the properties act as security. I am advised that, as at end-March 2021, NAMA debtors and receivers owned an estimated 577 hectares of land potentially suitable for residential development in Ireland. NAMA regularly assesses the feasibility of these sites and, where development is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Strategies (14 Jul 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the website is machine readable so that it is compatible with immersive readers. It is committed to ensuring that its website continues to meet the basic four POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is committed to making the information publicly available on its website accessible to all. NAMA’s accessibility...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (6 Jul 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: All NAMA staff are employees of the NTMA as Section 42 of the National Asset Management Agency Act, 2009 provides that the NTMA shall assign staff to NAMA. Other than a small number of staff re-assigned from other functions within the NTMA, NAMA staff are employed on the basis of specified purpose contracts i.e. their employment lasts for as long as NAMA requires their particular function. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...considering and addressing any human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions both in its current and next Strategic Plan, and will report on progress in its annual reports. The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) adheres to its statutory obligations under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 to eliminate discrimination, promote equality...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has incurred expenditure totalling €11,546 (VAT incl.) since January 2021 to date. Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) are also bodies under my Department’s aegis. As part of a shared services agreement, HBFI, NAMA and the SBCI...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: .... A number of bodies under the aegis of my Department have incurred expenditure on public relations consultancy since January 2021, the details are as follows: The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has spent €40,000 (VAT excl.) to date since January 2021 on public relations. The National Treasury Management Agency’s (NTMA) public affairs and communications team...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (15 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will be aware that, under sections 99 and 202 of the NAMA Act 2009, NAMA is unable to divulge confidential information regarding NAMA debtors or their assets, or commercial transactions in which they are involved. Notwithstanding these statutory and legal limitations, I am advised by NAMA that there have been limited sales of loans and assets to one of the three named parties....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies (15 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...made in accordance with the statutory requirements and the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards and, as such, was advertised publicly on the State Boards website. The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) Chief Executive Officer was appointed by the Minister for Finance in December 2009 in accordance with Section 37 of the NAMA Act 2009. The lifespan of NAMA was always envisaged to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (15 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance I have no role in respect of NAMA’s commercial operations. The Deputy will be aware that NAMA does not typically own or sell property, rather NAMA owns loans for which the properties act as security. I am advised that the properties to which the Deputy refers are controlled by an appointed Receiver, who has responsibility for the management and sale of such...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Regulations (15 Jun 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Tribunal is currently working with an IT consultant to ensure that all content on its website is in compliance with the Web Accessibility Directive and expects to publish its accessibility statement in the near future. The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has a statement of compliance which can be viewed under the ‘Accessibility’ section of its website. While NAMA...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (11 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, NAMA does not typically own or sell properties. Rather, NAMA owns loans for which the properties act as security. The properties securing NAMA’s loans are owned and managed by their registered owners, or appointed receivers if enforced. I am advised that the sale of secured properties is wholly managed by NAMA’s debtors or receivers and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (28 Apr 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...services to the general public. While the National Asset Management Agency is compliant with the relevant provisions of the Disability Act 2005, it does not currently provide services to the public. NAMA is aware of the provisions of the Code of Practice on Accessibility of Public Services and Information Provided by Public Bodies and will ensure compliance, as is required. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Transport Policy (22 Apr 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...active travel, both in the context of overall employee wellbeing and the potential impact on passenger numbers on public transport. The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) are State Boards under my Department’s remit. The NTMA provides...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (21 Apr 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, National Asset Residential Property Services DAC (NARPS) is a NAMA subsidiary which operates by purchasing suitable residential units directly from NAMA debtors and receivers and leasing them on to Local Authorities or Approved Housing bodies for social housing use. As regards the future plans for NARPS, the Deputy will note the recommendation regarding NARPS...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Irish Sign Language (31 Mar 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...such person should they seek to avail of it. IFSAT undertakes that the provision of such interpretation shall be at no cost to the person concerned. While the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is aware of the obligations of public bodies under the Act, it does not currently provide services to the public nor does it broadcast press briefings. Accordingly, these obligations are not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Communications (25 Mar 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ... Financial Services Appeals Tribunal registrar@ifsat.ie Irish Fiscal Advisory Council oireachtas.queries@fiscalcouncil.ie National Asset Management Agency oir@nama.ie National Treasury Management Agency OireachtasQuery@ntma.ie Office of the Revenue Commissioners ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (24 Mar 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by NAMA that they are currently compiling the information as requested by the Deputy. Unfortunately they were not in a position to finalise the information within the timeframe provided, therefore I will provide this information directly to the Deputy once it is received from NAMA.