Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I, too, welcome the fact that Senator Callely will make a statement and that, depending on the statement made, it may be referred, if necessary, to a committee of the House which would report as expeditiously as possible to us on the matter which I hope will be satisfactorily put to bed.

I am very concerned about anecdotal evidence that some officials of NAMA have been in touch with some officials in county councils on the proposed dezoning of lands where these lands have been transferred to NAMA as a result of impaired loans. That raises a question raised here previously about the powers of NAMA and how absolute they appear to be. It is not proper or correct that one agency of the State can try to dictate, lay down a policy or ask that others in positions of responsibility lay off, so to speak, as has been reported to me. That is not good enough. The matter might be subject to a future discussion if we can acquire more evidence which might be available.

In regard to the Moriarty tribunal, it may be appropriate, following the meeting which will take place later today between the leaders of the parties, to have a debate in the House because both Houses of the Oireachtas approved the terms of reference of the tribunal. In the light of the discussions, decisions or recommendations which may flow from the meeting to be held today, the Leader might keep the matter under review.