Results 41-46 of 46 for nama speaker:John Paul Phelan

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

John Paul Phelan: ...have to serve in government for a long period before there will be a Green Party national holiday on 1 February. Senator Fitzgerald referred to an issue that was raised during the debate on the NAMA legislation by Fine Gael Senators and other Members, namely, the provision of relief to individuals and families who are in danger of losing their homes. I have been contacted - I am sure the...

Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ...entered because of the farm waste management scheme. Financial institutions got their hands on that money straight away and it has not found its way into farmers' pockets. I deeply regret that NAMA will not lead to a massive circulation of money within the economy. All small business people, including farmers, have difficulty in accessing credit, but the Government has done nothing to...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ...it will appoint another insider to the post of managing director. The bank previously appointed an insider as chairman. We own 25% of the institution and the Minister for Finance has pushed the NAMA legislation through both Houses. He has significant clout in the Act to ensure the banks follow his lead and he should take action.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ...for Finance, he was landed with a poisoned chalice, which is an unenviable position. He has endeavoured to do his best during that period and, by and large, he has delivered, but I do not think NAMA could be considered part of that. We have had a lively discussion and most Senators have spoken on this very important legislation. I wish to refer to a few of the comments that have been...

Seanad: Mortgage and Debt Support Measures: Motion (4 Nov 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ...and belief they would be able to remain in employment and meet their mortgage repayments but that has not been the case for many of them. The Government has introduced certain measures such as NAMA, about which I have significant difficulties but at least it is an attempt to close a gaping hole. However, very little has been done for private individuals. The Fine Gael proposal to...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ..., but in my first five years as a Member of this House it was possible to indicate when debates would actually take place. I ask the Leader to examine doing that in future. I also wish to mention NAMA briefly in passing, although I know we will be discussing that legislation at a later date. It is arguably the most important legislation the Houses of the Oireachtas will ever deal with....